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Ersig Family History

Ersig 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: Essig, Orsi, Erie, Herzig, Persin, Fertig, Ursin, Ensign, Breig

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Where is the Ersig family from?

You can see how Ersig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ersig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ersig families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ersig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ersig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ersig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ersig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Ersig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Ersig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersig 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ersig. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ersig. For the veterans among your Ersig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersig lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Ersig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ersig in 1954 was 68, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ersig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ersig 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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