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Eriksson Family History

Eriksson Surname Meaning

Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Erik from Old Norse Eiríkr (see Eric).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eriksson family from?

You can see how Eriksson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eriksson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eriksson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eriksson family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eriksson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Eriksson families in 1891.
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What did your Eriksson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eriksson. 100% of Eriksson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eriksson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eriksson 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 56,000 immigration records available for the last name Eriksson. 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 566 military records available for the last name Eriksson. For the veterans among your Eriksson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eriksson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eriksson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eriksson in 1956 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eriksson 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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