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Ericsson Family History

Ericsson Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Eriksson. Compare Erickson and Ericson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ericsson family from?

You can see how Ericsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ericsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ericsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ericsson families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ericsson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ericsson families in 1891.
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What did your Ericsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ericsson. 100% of Ericsson women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ericsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ericsson 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Ericsson. 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 Ericsson. For the veterans among your Ericsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ericsson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ericsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ericsson in 1946 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ericsson 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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