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Erkkinen Family History

Erkkinen 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: Erskine, Heikkinen, Makinen, Jokinen, Verkuilen, Pulkkinen, Erkkila

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Where is the Erkkinen family from?

You can see how Erkkinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkkinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Erkkinen families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkkinen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Erkkinen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Erkkinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkkinen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Erkkinen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Erkkinen. For the veterans among your Erkkinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkkinen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Erkkinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Erkkinen in 1960 was 28, and 55 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erkkinen 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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