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Erkeneff Family History

Erkeneff 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: Reiff, Ernest, Eugene, Neff, Reff, Greener, Greenleaf, Reef, Kerkhoff

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Where is the Erkeneff family from?

You can see how Erkeneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkeneff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erkeneff family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkeneff's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Erkeneff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkeneff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erkeneff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Erkeneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkeneff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Erkeneff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Erkeneff. For the veterans among your Erkeneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkeneff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Erkeneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Erkeneff in 1958 was 28, and 84 in 2003.

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