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Erl Family History

Erl 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: Ell, Earl, Perl, Gerl, Berl, Kerl, Erk, Erb, Erle, Merl

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Where is the Erl family from?

You can see how Erl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Erl families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Erl's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Erl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erl 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 Erl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erl. 32% of Erl men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Erl women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erl were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mill Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Erl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erl 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Erl. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Erl. For the veterans among your Erl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Erl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Erl in 1963 was 68, and 77 in 2002.

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