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Eringer Family History

Eringer 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: Beringer, Ringer, Fringer, Heringer, Deringer, Ebinger, Edinger

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Where is the Eringer family from?

You can see how Eringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eringer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Eringer families living in British Columbia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Eringer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eringer families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Eringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eringer 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Eringer. 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 117 military records available for the last name Eringer. For the veterans among your Eringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eringer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Eringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Eringer in 1975 was 89, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eringer 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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