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Erek Family History

Erek 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: Terek, Herek, Erk, Erck, Elek, Drew, Turek, Rey, Eden, Uren

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Where is the Erek family from?

You can see how Erek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Erek families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Erek's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Erek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erek 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 194 census records available for the last name Erek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erek 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Erek. 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 40 military records available for the last name Erek. For the veterans among your Erek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Erek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Erek in 1968 was 66, and 70 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erek 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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