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Erslon Family History

Erslon 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: Easton, Elson, Elston, Person, Merson, Gershon, Rolon, Herson

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Erslon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erslon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Erslon. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Erslon. For the veterans among your Erslon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erslon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Erslon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Erslon in 1969 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

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