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Errera Family History

Errera Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Herrera.

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


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Where is the Errera family from?

You can see how Errera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Errera family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Errera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Errera families living in New Mexico. This was about 95% of all the recorded Errera's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Errera families in 1880.
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What did your Errera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Errera. 54% of Errera men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Errera women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Errera were Tailor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Denn Contract
    16%
  • Cutter
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Operator Lady Coats
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Errera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Errera 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Errera. 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 178 military records available for the last name Errera. For the veterans among your Errera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Errera lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Errera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Errera in 1964 was 91, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Errera 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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