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Erholm Family History

Erholm Surname 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: Edholm, Ekholm, Holm, Denholm, Ercole, Seaholm, Gerhold, Engholm

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Where is the Erholm family from?

You can see how Erholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erholm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Erholm families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Erholm family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Erholm's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Erholm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erholm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erholm ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Erholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Erholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erholm 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Erholm. 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 23 military records available for the last name Erholm. For the veterans among your Erholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erholm lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Erholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erholm in 1964 was 64, and 100 in 2002.

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