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Eris Family History

Eris 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, Ris, Enis, Ermis, Oris, Aris, Peris, Edris, Eis, Ekis

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Where is the Eris family from?

You can see how Eris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Eris families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Eris's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Eris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eris 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 Eris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eris. 60% of Eris men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Waiter
    20%

What Eris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Eris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eris 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Eris. 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 63 military records available for the last name Eris. For the veterans among your Eris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eris lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Eris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eris in 1961 was 28, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eris 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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