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Erkkla Family History

Erkkla 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: Erkkila, Eskola, Perla, Jokela, Sekula, Kukla, Berka, Pakula, Hakala

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Where is the Erkkla family from?

You can see how Erkkla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkkla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Erkkla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erkkla family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erkkla's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Erkkla families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Erkkla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkkla 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Erkkla. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Erkkla. For the veterans among your Erkkla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkkla lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erkkla 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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