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Erkenbrecher Family History

Erkenbrecher 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: Zaunbrecher, Steinbrecher, Ellenbecker, Brecher, Greenberger

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Where is the Erkenbrecher family from?

You can see how Erkenbrecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkenbrecher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erkenbrecher family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erkenbrecher's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Erkenbrecher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkenbrecher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erkenbrecher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Erkenbrecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkenbrecher 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Erkenbrecher. 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 84 military records available for the last name Erkenbrecher. For the veterans among your Erkenbrecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkenbrecher lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Erkenbrecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erkenbrecher in 1971 was 69, and 40 in 2004.

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