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Erkmann Family History

Erkmann 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: Erdmann, Eckmann, Ehmann, Bermann, Ehrmann, Heckmann, Berkman

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Where is the Erkmann family from?

You can see how Erkmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Erkmann families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Erkmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erkmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Erkmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkmann 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Erkmann. 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 65 military records available for the last name Erkmann. For the veterans among your Erkmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkmann lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Erkmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Erkmann in 1973 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erkmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erkmann 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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