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Erkman Family History

Erkman 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: Berkman, Kerkman, Eakman, Werkman, Ekman, Eckman, Erman, Erdman

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Where is the Erkman family from?

You can see how Erkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Erkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Erkman families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkman's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Erkman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkman 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 Erkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erkman. 20% of Erkman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Erkman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erkman were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Erkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkman 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Erkman. 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 186 military records available for the last name Erkman. For the veterans among your Erkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Erkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Erkman in 1948 was 32, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erkman 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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