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Erkins Family History

Erkins 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: Perkins, Edkins, Eakins, Ekins, Elkins, Jerkins, Eskins, Firkins

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Where is the Erkins family from?

You can see how Erkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Erkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Erkins families living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Erkins's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Erkins families in 1891.
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What did your Erkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erkins. 27% of Erkins men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Erkins women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erkins were Farm Hand and New Worker. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkins 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Erkins. 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 164 military records available for the last name Erkins. For the veterans among your Erkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Erkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Erkins in 1965 was 80, and 65 in 2003.

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