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Ersher Family History

Ersher 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: Fisher, Usher, Risher, Washer, Easter, Esther, Erber, Archer, Eicher

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Where is the Ersher family from?

You can see how Ersher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ersher family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ersher's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ersher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ersher 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 Ersher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Ersher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ersher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersher 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ersher. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ersher. For the veterans among your Ersher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersher lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Ersher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ersher in 1982 was 77, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ersher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ersher 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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