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Erven Family History

Erven Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from a variant of the ancient Germanic personal name Erb.

Dutch (also Van Erven): habitational name for someone from the village Herven or Gerwen in the province of North Brabant or perhaps from the hamlet Nerhoven near Tilburg.

Scottish: variant of Irvine.

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


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You can see how Erven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Erven families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Erven's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Erven families in 1911.
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What did your Erven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Erven. 80% of Erven men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Labourer
    20%

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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Erven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erven 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Erven. 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 551 military records available for the last name Erven. For the veterans among your Erven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erven lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Erven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Erven in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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