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Erana Family History

Erana 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: Rana, Arana, Grana, Frana, Vrana, Trana, Frank, Brand, Rank, Kranz

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Where is the Erana family from?

You can see how Erana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erana family living in Alabama. This was about 14% of all the recorded Erana's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Erana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erana. 34% of Erana 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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Brick Cleaner
    14%
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Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Erana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erana 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Erana. 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 51 military records available for the last name Erana. For the veterans among your Erana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erana lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Erana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Erana in 1969 was 36, and 88 in 1983.

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