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Eirk Family History

Eirk 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: Birk, Eick, Kirk, Erk, Virk, Sirk, Dirk, Zirk, Mark, Turk

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Where is the Eirk family from?

You can see how Eirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eirk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eirk families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Eirk's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Eirk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Eirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eirk 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Eirk. 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 17 military records available for the last name Eirk. For the veterans among your Eirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eirk lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Eirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eirk in 1971 was 66, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eirk 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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