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Ehrck Family History

Ehrck 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: Erck, Heck, Hick, Eck, Hock, Huck, Marck, Hack, Turck, Shock

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Where is the Ehrck family from?

You can see how Ehrck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ehrck families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrck's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Ehrck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ehrck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrck 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ehrck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ehrck. For the veterans among your Ehrck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Ehrck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Ehrck in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrck 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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