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Errthum Family History

Errthum 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: Arthur, Thum, Eastham, Kortum, Northam, Northup, Ereth, Wortham

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Where is the Errthum family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Errthum 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 Errthum ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Errthum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Errthum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Errthum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Errthum. 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 6 military records available for the last name Errthum. For the veterans among your Errthum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Errthum lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Errthum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Errthum in 1980 was 67, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Errthum 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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