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Erkhart Family History

Erkhart 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: Erhart, Eckhart, Ehart, Burkhart, Kirkhart, Arnhart, Earnhart

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Where is the Erkhart family from?

You can see how Erkhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erkhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Erkhart families living in Texas. This was about 27% of all the recorded Erkhart's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Erkhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erkhart ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Erkhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkhart 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Erkhart. 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 24 military records available for the last name Erkhart. For the veterans among your Erkhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkhart lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Erkhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Erkhart in 1960 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

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