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Erig Family History

Erig 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: Erie, Ewig, Eric, Emig, Gerig, Ehrig, Eid, Ring, Berg, Prim

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Where is the Erig family from?

You can see how Erig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Erig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Erig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erig 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 Erig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Erig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Erig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erig 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Erig. 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 199 military records available for the last name Erig. For the veterans among your Erig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Erig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Erig in 1969 was 67, and 74 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erig 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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