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Erika Family History

Erika 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: Merida, Erie, Berka, Riba, Zika, Eike, Arima, Rita, Riva, Mika

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Where is the Erika family from?

You can see how Erika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erika family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Erika family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Erika's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Erika families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erika surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Erika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erika 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Erika. 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 67 military records available for the last name Erika. For the veterans among your Erika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erika lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erika 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erika

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