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Eri Family History

Eri Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Erie, Ori, Neri, Peri, Erk, Erb, Eric, Eli, Erp, Tri

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Where is the Eri family from?

You can see how Eri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eri family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eri families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Eri families living in Oregon. This was about 86% of all the recorded Eri's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Eri families in 1880.
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What did your Eri ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eri ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Eri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eri census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 284 immigration records available for the last name Eri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Eri. For the veterans among your Eri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eri lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Eri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Eri in 1967 was 57, and 74 in 1995.

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