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Erkelens Family History

Erkelens 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: Gresens, Berkeley, Boelens, Saelens, Skeens, Ellens, Edelen, Eckles

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Where is the Erkelens family from?

You can see how Erkelens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkelens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Erkelens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erkelens family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erkelens's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Erkelens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkelens 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 Erkelens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erkelens. 100% of Erkelens 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Erkelens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkelens 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Erkelens. 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 93 military records available for the last name Erkelens. For the veterans among your Erkelens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkelens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Erkelens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Erkelens in 1964 was 70, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erkelens 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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