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Erkew Family History

Erkew 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: Erker, Eskew, Drew, Kerker, Berke, Ecker, Kew, Erie, Erber, Berkes

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Where is the Erkew family from?

You can see how Erkew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erkew family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkew's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Erkew families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Erkew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkew 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Erkew. 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 2 military records available for the last name Erkew. For the veterans among your Erkew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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