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Erban Family History

Erban 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: Urban, Orban, Erben, Serban, Erman, German, Ban, Organ, Bryan, Verran

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Where is the Erban family from?

You can see how Erban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erban family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Erban families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Erban's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erban families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erban. 40% of Erban 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
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Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Erban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erban 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Erban. 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 300 military records available for the last name Erban. For the veterans among your Erban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erban lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Erban in 1963 was 72, and 59 in 2004.

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