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Ercanbrack Family History

Ercanbrack Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Erkenbrecht or Erckenbrecht: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of Old High German erkan ‘pure perfect’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

The surnames Erkenbrecht and Erckenbrecht are very rare in Germany.

Compare Argenbright.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ercanbrack family from?

You can see how Ercanbrack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ercanbrack family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ercanbrack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ercanbrack families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ercanbrack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ercanbrack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ercanbrack 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 Ercanbrack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ercanbrack. 39% of Ercanbrack men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ercanbrack women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Ercanbrack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ercanbrack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ercanbrack 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ercanbrack. 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 756 military records available for the last name Ercanbrack. For the veterans among your Ercanbrack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ercanbrack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ercanbrack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ercanbrack in 1962 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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