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Eirikson Family History

Eirikson Surname 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: Erikson, Erickson, Erekson, Eriksen, Eriksson, Henrikson, Dirickson

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Where is the Eirikson family from?

You can see how Eirikson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eirikson family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Eirikson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Eirikson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Eirikson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eirikson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eirikson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eirikson. 100% of Eirikson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Eirikson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eirikson 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Eirikson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Eirikson. For the veterans among your Eirikson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eirikson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Eirikson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Eirikson in 1969 was 39, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eirikson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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