This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Erieson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Erieson Family History

Erieson 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: Ericson, Frieson, Erikson, Erickson, Nerison, Arneson, Emison

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Erieson family from?

You can see how Erieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erieson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erieson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Erieson families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Erieson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Erieson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erieson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Erieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erieson. 25% of Erieson men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Erieson women worked as a Cook.

View Census Data for Erieson | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Erieson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Erieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erieson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Erieson

Passenger Lists

There are 776 immigration records available for the last name Erieson. 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.

View all Erieson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Erieson. For the veterans among your Erieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Erieson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Erieson family history

Discover More

What is the average Erieson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erieson 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 Erieson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Erieson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial