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Erklin Family History

Erklin 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: Merklin, Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Elkin, Acklin, Perlin, Rolin, Fralin

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Where is the Erklin family from?

You can see how Erklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erklin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erklin family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erklin's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Erklin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Erklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erklin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Erklin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Erklin. For the veterans among your Erklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erklin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Erklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Erklin in 1973 was 78, and 46 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erklin 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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