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Ershan Family History

Ershan 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: Shan, Kershaw, Crehan, Rohan, Trahan, Mersman, Gershon, Erstad

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Where is the Ershan family from?

You can see how Ershan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ershan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ershan family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ershan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ershan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Ershan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ershan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ershan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ershan. For the veterans among your Ershan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ershan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Ershan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ershan in 1970 was 66, and 80 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ershan 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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