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Ersek Family History

Ersek 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: Creek, Eisen, Elsen, Erie, Erber, Lasek, Terek, Ermel, Pasek, Reek

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Where is the Ersek family from?

You can see how Ersek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ersek families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ersek families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ersek's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Ersek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ersek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ersek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ersek. 34% of Ersek 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
    34%
  • Welder
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Ersek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersek 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Ersek. 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 88 military records available for the last name Ersek. For the veterans among your Ersek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ersek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ersek in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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