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Erka Family History

Erka Name 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: Berka, Erk, Serra, Berke, Eck, Rua, Berk, Perla, Cerda, Erie

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Where is the Erka family from?

You can see how Erka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Erka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erka family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Erka's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Erka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Erka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Erka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erka 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 Erka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Erka. For the veterans among your Erka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erka lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Erka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Erka in 1991 was 85, and 85 in 1998.

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