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Erkison Family History

Erkison 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: Nerison, Raison, Emison, Erekson, Orrison, Berkson, Elison, Rison

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Where is the Erkison family from?

You can see how Erkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erkison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Erkison families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Erkison's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Erkison families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Erkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkison 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Erkison. 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 5 military records available for the last name Erkison. For the veterans among your Erkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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