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Erfort Family History

Erfort 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: Fort, Elford, Befort, Kerfoot, Eifert, Dufort, Lefort, Herford

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Where is the Erfort family from?

You can see how Erfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erfort family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erfort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Erfort families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Erfort's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Erfort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erfort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erfort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erfort. 34% of Erfort 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%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Erfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erfort 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Erfort. 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 112 military records available for the last name Erfort. For the veterans among your Erfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erfort lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Erfort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Erfort in 1966 was 65, and 73 in 1999.

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