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Erlinger Family History

Erlinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Erling or Erlingen (see Erling).

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


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Where is the Erlinger family from?

You can see how Erlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Erlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Erlinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Erlinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erlinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlinger 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 Erlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erlinger. 32% of Erlinger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Erlinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erlinger were Tool Dresser and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Tool Dresser
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

What Erlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlinger 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Erlinger. 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 431 military records available for the last name Erlinger. For the veterans among your Erlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Erlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Erlinger in 1965 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlinger 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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