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Erkens Family History

Erkens 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: Berkes, Eakes, Perkes, Erbes, Mergens, Jergens, Perkins, Lukens

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Where is the Erkens family from?

You can see how Erkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Erkens families living in Minnesota. This was about 84% of all the recorded Erkens's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Erkens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erkens. 67% of Erkens men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Erkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkens 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Erkens. 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 178 military records available for the last name Erkens. For the veterans among your Erkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Erkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Erkens in 1964 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

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