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Erwin Family History
Erwin Genealogy & Family TreeErwin is a Scottish name from Dumfriesshire, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to someone from the parish of Irving. The earliest known ancestor--Robert de Hierwyn--was recorded in 1226. Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Candide et constanter which means "Fairly and firmly."
Other spellings of the name include "Irwin," "Erwine," "Erwynn," "Erwing," "Ervin," "Ervine," and "Ervynn." Notable people with the surname include American actor Mike Erwin (Hulk, Chaos Theory, American Pie 2), American actor Bill Erwin (The Land Before Time, Home Alone, Somewhere in Time), and American filmmaker Andrew Erwin (Moms' Night Out, October Baby, The Mysterious Islands). The first Erwin to come to America was Georg Erwin in Virginia in 1640.
Erwin Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Leander Arthur Erwin -- --, 1738 August 27, 1821
- Joseph James Erwin -- --, 1811 November 20, 1879 North Carolina
- Margaret Locke Erwin -- --, 1852 April 20, 1918 North Carolina
- Mary Erwin -- --, 1773 August 7, 1826 North Carolina
- Joseph Ernest Erwin -- --, 1910 June 10, 1911 North Carolina
Erwin Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Corinna Morehead Erwin -- --, 1854 November 27, 1932 North Carolina
- Ella Matilda Erwin -- --, 1849 January 13, 1926 North Carolina
- Elam Alphonso Erwin -- --, 1803 November 8, 1830 North Carolina
- Matthew Erwin -- --, 1496 December 0, 1561
- Armind Erwin -- --, 1874 August 22, 1883 Texas
