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Erath Family History

Erath Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ehrhardt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erath family from?

You can see how Erath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Erath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Erath families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Erath's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Erath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erath 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 Erath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erath. 22% of Erath men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Erath women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erath were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • School Teacher
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Erath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Erath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erath 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Erath. 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 840 military records available for the last name Erath. For the veterans among your Erath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Erath in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erath 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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