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Erschan Family History

Erschan 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: Eschen, Kerschen, Truchan, Eischen, Eschman, Herschman, Shan, Kershaw

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Where is the Erschan family from?

You can see how Erschan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erschan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Erschan families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Erschan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Erschan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Erschan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erschan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Erschan. 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 military records available for the last name Erschan. For the veterans among your Erschan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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