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Erkelenz Family History

Erkelenz 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: Berkeley, Klenz, Edelen, Ekelund, Green, Lenz, Ellen, Gresens

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Where is the Erkelenz family from?

You can see how Erkelenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkelenz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erkelenz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Erkelenz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkelenz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erkelenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkelenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erkelenz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Erkelenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkelenz 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Erkelenz. 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 108 military records available for the last name Erkelenz. For the veterans among your Erkelenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkelenz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Erkelenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Erkelenz in 1966 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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