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Erish Family History

Erish 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: Krish, Drish, Rish, Berish, Erich, Irish, Urish, Rich, Brush, Rush

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Where is the Erish family from?

You can see how Erish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Erish families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Erish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Erish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Erish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erish 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Erish. 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 3 military records available for the last name Erish. For the veterans among your Erish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Erish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Erish in 1971 was 70, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erish 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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