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Erby Family History

Erby Surname Meaning

English: variant of Irby. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Erby family from?

You can see how Erby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Erby families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Erby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erby families in 1891.
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What did your Erby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erby. 38% of Erby men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Erby women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erby were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Erby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erby 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Erby. 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 912 military records available for the last name Erby. For the veterans among your Erby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erby lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Erby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Erby in 1958 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erby 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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