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Erisch Family History

Erisch 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: Frisch, Risch, Eisch, Krisch, Erich, Rich, Rasch, Esch, Eich, Frosch

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Where is the Erisch family from?

You can see how Erisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Erisch families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Erisch's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Erisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Erisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Erisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erisch 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Erisch. 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 8 military records available for the last name Erisch. For the veterans among your Erisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erisch lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Erisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Erisch in 1978 was 80, and 69 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erisch 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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