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Err Family History

Err 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: Orr, Kerr, Herr, Erk, Erb, Perr, Serr, Zerr, Derr, Ehr

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Where is the Err family from?

You can see how Err families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Err family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Err families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Err families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Err's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Err families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Err surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Err ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Err. 100% of Err women worked as a Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Err. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Err 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Err. 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 81 military records available for the last name Err. For the veterans among your Err ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Err lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Err life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Err in 1971 was 87, and 81 in 1984.

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