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Erichson Family History

Erichson 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, Erichsen, Ericson, Ericsson, Rickson, Ericksen, Derickson

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Where is the Erichson family from?

You can see how Erichson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erichson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Erichson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Erichson families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erichson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erichson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erichson 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 Erichson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erichson. 100% of Erichson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Erichson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erichson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Erichson. 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 466 military records available for the last name Erichson. For the veterans among your Erichson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erichson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Erichson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Erichson in 1961 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erichson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erichson 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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