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Erlanger Family History

Erlanger Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Erlangen in Bavaria.

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


Similar surnames: Erlinger, Herlinger, Ranger, Ehlinger, Lander, Ellinger, Berwanger

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Where is the Erlanger family from?

You can see how Erlanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlanger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlanger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Erlanger families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Erlanger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erlanger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erlanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erlanger. 34% of Erlanger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Erlanger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erlanger were Merchant and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Executive
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Merchant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erlanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlanger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Erlanger. 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 608 military records available for the last name Erlanger. For the veterans among your Erlanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlanger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Erlanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Erlanger in 1959 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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