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Erckert Family History

Erckert 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: Eckert, Ecker, Dickert, Ackert, Beckert, Rickert, Elchert, Heckert

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Where is the Erckert family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erckert. 27% of Erckert men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Erckert women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erckert were Chauffeur and Student 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

  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Fireman
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Student Nurse
    50%

What Erckert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Erckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erckert 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Erckert. 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 303 military records available for the last name Erckert. For the veterans among your Erckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erckert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Erckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Erckert in 1966 was 72, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erckert 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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