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Erben Family History

Erben Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Erb or Erbe . This name was also common in Bohemia in the 19th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Erber, Eiben, Eben, Erbes, Ebben, Erbe, Reuben, Gebben, Eggen, Ermel

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Where is the Erben family from?

You can see how Erben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erben family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Erben families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Erben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erben families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erben 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 Erben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erben. 15% of Erben men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Erben women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erben were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Office Clerk
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Erben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erben 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 908 immigration records available for the last name Erben. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Erben. For the veterans among your Erben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erben lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Erben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Erben in 1964 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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