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Erikson Family History

Erikson Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Eriksson. This is also an Americanized form of the Norwegian, Danish, and North German cognate Eriksen.

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


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Where is the Erikson family from?

You can see how Erikson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erikson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Erikson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Erikson families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Erikson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erikson families in 1891.
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What did your Erikson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erikson. 100% of Erikson 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 25,000 census records available for the last name Erikson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erikson 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 61,000 immigration records available for the last name Erikson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Erikson. For the veterans among your Erikson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erikson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Erikson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Erikson in 1953 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erikson 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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