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Erkson Family History

Erkson 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: Erekson, Berkson, Erikson, Elson, Person, Merson, Erickson, Bryson

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Where is the Erkson family from?

You can see how Erkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erkson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Erkson families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erkson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Erkson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erkson. 45% of Erkson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Erkson women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkson 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Erkson. 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 157 military records available for the last name Erkson. For the veterans among your Erkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Erkson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Erkson in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2002.

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