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Erkel Family History

Erkel 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: Ermel, Merkel, Ertel, Erker, Perkel, Eckel, Berkel, Zerkel, Engel

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Where is the Erkel family from?

You can see how Erkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Erkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Erkel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkel 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 Erkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erkel. 36% of Erkel men worked as an Operator and 43% of Erkel women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erkel were Farming and Stenographer.

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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

  • Operator
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Veneering Man
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Erkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkel 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Erkel. 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 242 military records available for the last name Erkel. For the veterans among your Erkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Erkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Erkel in 1962 was 88, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erkel 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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