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Erps Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Herbst . German and Dutch: patronymic from Erp .

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


Similar surnames: Erp, Ernst, Brus, Epps, Prus, Ferns, Herms, Ris, Mers, Enis

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Where is the Erps family from?

You can see how Erps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erps family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Erps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Erps family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Erps's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Erps families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erps. 29% of Erps men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Erps women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Day Laborer
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erps 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Erps. 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 365 military records available for the last name Erps. For the veterans among your Erps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erps lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Erps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Erps in 1951 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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