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Ergin Family History

Ergin 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: Bergin, Erwin, Ervin, Wergin, Elgin, Vergin, Edgin, Berlin, Drain

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Where is the Ergin family from?

You can see how Ergin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ergin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ergin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ergin family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ergin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ergin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ergin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ergin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ergin. 100% of Ergin 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Ergin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ergin 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ergin. 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 military records available for the last name Ergin. For the veterans among your Ergin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ergin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Ergin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ergin in 1969 was 82, and 87 in 2000.

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