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Erum Family History

Erum 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: Drum, Grum, Crum, Brum, Orum, Lerum, Krum, Exum, Frum, Ram

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Where is the Erum family from?

You can see how Erum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Erum families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Erum's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Erum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erum. 100% of Erum 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 227 census records available for the last name Erum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erum 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Erum. 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 12 military records available for the last name Erum. For the veterans among your Erum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Erum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Erum in 1972 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

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