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Earlis Family History

Earlis Name 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: Earls, Earles, Karlin, Carlin, Early, Paris, Harris, Barlas, Allis

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Where is the Earlis family from?

You can see how Earlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earlis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Earlis family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Earlis's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Earlis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Earlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Wk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Earlis. 100% of Earlis women worked as a Factory Wk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Wk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Earlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earlis 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Earlis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Earlis. For the veterans among your Earlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earlis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Earlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Earlis in 1979 was 98, and 83 in 1998.

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