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Eriksan Family History

Eriksan 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: Eriksen, Erikson, Erickson, Erekson, Ericksen, Eriksson, Erisman

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Where is the Eriksan family from?

You can see how Eriksan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eriksan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eriksan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eriksan families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eriksan's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Eriksan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Eriksan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eriksan 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Eriksan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Eriksan. For the veterans among your Eriksan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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