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Eriason Family History

Eriason 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: Eliason, Ericson, Erikson, Erickson, Greason, Nerison, Emison

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Where is the Eriason family from?

You can see how Eriason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eriason family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Eriason families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Eriason's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Eriason families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Eriason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eriason 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Eriason. 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 1 military records available for the last name Eriason. For the veterans among your Eriason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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