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Ericcson Family History

Ericcson 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: Erickson, Ericson, Ericsson, Rickson, Ericksen, Erichsen, Derickson

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Where is the Ericcson family from?

You can see how Ericcson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ericcson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ericcson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ericcson families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ericcson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ericcson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ericcson 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 Ericcson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ericcson. 72% of Ericcson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ericcson women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ericcson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Ericcson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ericcson 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Ericcson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ericcson. For the veterans among your Ericcson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ericcson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Ericcson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ericcson in 1974 was 72, and 65 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ericcson 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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