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Ershler Family History

Ershler 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: Eschler, Tishler, Erler, Esler, Kershner, Werstler, Hershner, Brahler

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Where is the Ershler family from?

You can see how Ershler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ershler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ershler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ershler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ershler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ershler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ershler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ershler. 100% of Ershler men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Ershler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ershler 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ershler. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ershler. For the veterans among your Ershler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ershler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ershler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ershler in 1968 was 72, and 99 in 2003.

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