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Erlbeck Family History

Erlbeck 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: Irlbeck, Brobeck, Kolbeck, Dilbeck, Colbeck, Herbeck, Robeck, Filbeck

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Where is the Erlbeck family from?

You can see how Erlbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Erlbeck families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Erlbeck's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Erlbeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlbeck 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 Erlbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Erlbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Erlbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlbeck 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Erlbeck. 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 237 military records available for the last name Erlbeck. For the veterans among your Erlbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlbeck lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Erlbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erlbeck in 1950 was 40, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlbeck 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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