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Earickson Family History

Earickson Surname 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: Erickson, Errickson, Rickson, Ericksen, Dedrickson, Derickson

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Where is the Earickson family from?

You can see how Earickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earickson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Earickson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Earickson families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Earickson's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Earickson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earickson 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 Earickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Earickson. 28% of Earickson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Earickson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earickson were Teacher and Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Earickson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Earickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earickson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Earickson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Earickson. For the veterans among your Earickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earickson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Earickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Earickson in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earickson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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