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Erkin Family History

Erkin 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: Elkin, Erwin, Orkin, Etkin, Eakin, Arkin, Eskin, Ervin, Perkin

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Where is the Erkin family from?

You can see how Erkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Erkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Erkin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkin 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 Erkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erkin. 34% of Erkin men worked as a Helper and 100% of Erkin women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Helper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Erkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Erkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkin 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Erkin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Erkin. For the veterans among your Erkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkin lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Erkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Erkin in 1989 was 82, and 39 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erkin 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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