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Erken Family History

Erken 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: Gerken, Eiken, Erker, Erben, Erven, Berken, Eaken, Green, Eden

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Where is the Erken family from?

You can see how Erken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Erken families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Erken's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Erken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erken 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 215 census records available for the last name Erken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erken 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Erken. 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 43 military records available for the last name Erken. For the veterans among your Erken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Erken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Erken in 1965 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erken 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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