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Erkander Family History

Erkander 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: Brander, Elander, Verlander, Erlanger, Iskander, Mander, Kader

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Erkander ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Erkander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkander 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Erkander. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Erkander. For the veterans among your Erkander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkander lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Erkander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Erkander in 1960 was 62, and 59 in 1992.

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