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Ersan Family History

Ersan 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: Erman, German, Organ, Bryan, Verran, Elson, Ruan, Berman, Orman

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Where is the Ersan family from?

You can see how Ersan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ersan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ersan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ersan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ersan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ersan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ersan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ersan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersan 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ersan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ersan. For the veterans among your Ersan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Ersan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ersan in 1989 was 87, and 65 in 2003.

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