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Erff Family History

Erff 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: Eoff, Orff, Graf, Cuff, Duff, Reiff, Hoff, Buff, Erie, Griff

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Where is the Erff family from?

You can see how Erff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Erff families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Erff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Erff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Erff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Erff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erff 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Erff. 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 62 military records available for the last name Erff. For the veterans among your Erff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Erff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Erff in 1966 was 70, and 92 in 2001.

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