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Erzer Family History

Erzer 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: Erber, Herzer, Erler, Erker, Elzer, Ermer, Berner, Berger, Kerker

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Where is the Erzer family from?

You can see how Erzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Erzer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Erzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erzer 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 142 census records available for the last name Erzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erzer 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Erzer. 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 46 military records available for the last name Erzer. For the veterans among your Erzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Erzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Erzer in 1963 was 72, and 91 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erzer 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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