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Origins of the Erb surname

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About the Erbs

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Where do most Erbs live?

In 1921, most Erbs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Erbs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 171 records for the Erb surname. The oldest one dates back to 1798.

Who were Erbs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Erbs.

What are the most common Erb first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Erbs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Erbs in 1921
Milliner

2

Bargeman

1

Dressmakers Apprentice

1

Ehefrau

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Erbs in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

23

Farm Hands

13

General Farmers

9

Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

8

Shipping And Receiving Clerks

8

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