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Ehrka Family History

Ehrka 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: Ehrke, Berka, Sarka, Ezra, Lehrke, Erk, Kurka, Tarka, Gurka, Jarka

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Where is the Ehrka family from?

You can see how Ehrka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ehrka families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ehrka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ehrka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrka 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 37 census records available for the last name Ehrka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrka 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ehrka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ehrka. For the veterans among your Ehrka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrka lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrka 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehrka

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