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Eros Family History

Eros Name Meaning

Hungarian (Erős): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Oros, Ros, Aros, Boros, Elo, Soos, Brous, Erps, Ertz, Drost

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Where is the Eros family from?

You can see how Eros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eros family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Eros families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Eros's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Eros families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eros ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eros. 100% of Eros men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eros 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Eros. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eros. For the veterans among your Eros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Eros in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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