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Erhley Family History

Erhley 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: Erdley, Berley, Braley, Exley, Riley, Bruley, Emley, Schley, Verley

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Where is the Erhley family from?

You can see how Erhley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erhley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Erhley family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Erhley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Erhley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Erhley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erhley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Erhley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Erhley. For the veterans among your Erhley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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