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Erieg Family History

Erieg 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: Erie, Krieg, Erceg, Rieg, Fries, Ring, Dring, Ries, Kring, Briel

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Where is the Erieg family from?

You can see how Erieg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erieg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erieg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Erieg families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Erieg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erieg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Erieg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erieg 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Erieg. 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 61 military records available for the last name Erieg. For the veterans among your Erieg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erieg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Erieg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Erieg in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erieg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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