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Erhard Family History

Erhard Name Meaning

German: variant of Ehrhardt . This surname has also been adopted by Ashkenazic Jews.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Erhardt, Erhart, Ehrhard, Echard, Gerhard, Ehrhart, Earhart, Eberhard

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Where is the Erhard family from?

You can see how Erhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Erhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 96 Erhard families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Erhard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erhard. 15% of Erhard men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Erhard women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erhard were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Erhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erhard 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Erhard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Erhard. For the veterans among your Erhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erhard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Erhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Erhard in 1955 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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