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Erlich Family History

Erlich Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ehrlich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erlich family from?

You can see how Erlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Erlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 37 Erlich families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Erlich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erlich families in 1880.
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What did your Erlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erlich. 30% of Erlich men worked as a Salesman and 14% of Erlich women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erlich were Clerk and 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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Erlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlich 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Erlich. 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 480 military records available for the last name Erlich. For the veterans among your Erlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlich lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Erlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erlich in 1955 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlich 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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