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Erkan Family History

Erkan 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: Erman, German, Kan, Organ, Bryan, Verran, Ruan, Berman, Orman, Urban

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Where is the Erkan family from?

You can see how Erkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Erkan families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Erkan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erkan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Erkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkan 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Erkan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Erkan. For the veterans among your Erkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Erkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Erkan in 1982 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

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