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Erfurth Family History

Erfurth 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: Herfurth, Furth, Ruth, Firth, Rauth, Forth, Routh, Wermuth, Goforth

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Where is the Erfurth family from?

You can see how Erfurth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erfurth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erfurth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Erfurth families living in Wisconsin. This was about 41% of all the recorded Erfurth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Erfurth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erfurth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erfurth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erfurth. 44% of Erfurth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Erfurth women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erfurth were Printer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Printer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Erfurth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erfurth 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Erfurth. 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 651 military records available for the last name Erfurth. For the veterans among your Erfurth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erfurth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Erfurth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Erfurth in 1962 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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