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Erkilla Family History

Erkilla 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: Erkkila, Brilla, Brill, Grill, Villa, Parrilla, Sevilla, Trillo

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Where is the Erkilla family from?

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

What did your Erkilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erkilla. 50% of Erkilla 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Erkilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Erkilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkilla 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Erkilla. 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 10 military records available for the last name Erkilla. For the veterans among your Erkilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkilla lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Erkilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Erkilla in 1978 was 75, and 48 in 1980.

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