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Erien Family History

Erien 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, Prien, Erben, Brien, Erven, Erion, Green, Fries, Wien, Eden

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Where is the Erien family from?

You can see how Erien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erien family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Erien families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erien's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Erien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Erien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erien 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Erien. 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 11 military records available for the last name Erien. For the veterans among your Erien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erien lifespan?

Average Erien life expectancy in 1978 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erien 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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