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Erton Family History

Erton 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: Orton, Elton, Exton, Merton, Ecton, Eaton, Ewton, Berton, Urton

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Where is the Erton family from?

You can see how Erton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Erton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Erton family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erton's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Erton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erton. 56% of Erton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Erton women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Watchman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Erton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erton 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Erton. 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 99 military records available for the last name Erton. For the veterans among your Erton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Erton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Erton in 1962 was 44, and 81 in 2001.

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