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Erkenbreck Family History

Erkenbreck 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: Ercanbrack, Kendrick, Edelbrock, Mckendrick, Rosenbrock, Ellerbrock

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Where is the Erkenbreck family from?

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

What did your Erkenbreck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Erkenbreck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkenbreck 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Erkenbreck. 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 9 military records available for the last name Erkenbreck. For the veterans among your Erkenbreck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkenbreck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Erkenbreck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Erkenbreck in 1972 was 81, and 84 in 1974.

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