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Erkers Family History

Erkers 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: Erker, Kerker, Ecker, Evers, Erber, Berkes, Eakes, Perkes, Rakers

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Where is the Erkers family from?

You can see how Erkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Erkers family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erkers's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Erkers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erkers. 100% of Erkers men worked as a Cabinet Maker. .

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Erkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkers 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Erkers. 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 11 military records available for the last name Erkers. For the veterans among your Erkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkers lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Erkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erkers in 1984 was 31, and 84 in 2002.

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