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Erkenswick Family History

Erkenswick 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: Brunswick, Renwick, Fenwick, Beswick, Kendrick, Kenefick, Mckendrick

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Where is the Erkenswick family from?

You can see how Erkenswick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkenswick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erkenswick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Erkenswick families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkenswick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Erkenswick families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Erkenswick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkenswick 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Erkenswick. 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 8 military records available for the last name Erkenswick. For the veterans among your Erkenswick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkenswick lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Erkenswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Erkenswick in 1977 was 70, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erkenswick 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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