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Erkinger Family History

Erkinger 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: Erlinger, Beringer, Ringer, Fringer, Heringer, Deringer, Ebinger

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Where is the Erkinger family from?

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

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erkinger. 100% of Erkinger women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Erkinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Erkinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkinger 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Erkinger. 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 38 military records available for the last name Erkinger. For the veterans among your Erkinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Erkinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Erkinger in 1969 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erkinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erkinger 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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