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Eran Family History

Eran 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: Beran, Gran, Uran, Bran, Oran, Evan, Tran, Teran, Egan, Cran

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Where is the Eran family from?

You can see how Eran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Eran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Eran families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Eran's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eran 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 Eran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eran. 50% of Eran 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Eran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eran 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Eran. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Eran. For the veterans among your Eran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eran lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Eran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eran in 1979 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

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