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Eriks Family History

Eriks 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: Fries, Elias, Ries, Erie, Prins, Frias, Eike, Riss, Aries, Trias

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Where is the Eriks family from?

You can see how Eriks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eriks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eriks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Eriks family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Eriks's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Eriks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eriks 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 Eriks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eriks. 58% of Eriks men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Carpenter
    43%

What Eriks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Eriks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eriks 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Eriks. 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 49 military records available for the last name Eriks. For the veterans among your Eriks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eriks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Eriks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eriks in 1966 was 61, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eriks 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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