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Eriesson Family History

Eriesson 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: Eriksson, Ericsson, Erickson, Riessen, Presson, Erekson, Eliasson

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Where is the Eriesson family from?

You can see how Eriesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eriesson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eriesson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Eriesson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eriesson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eriesson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Eriesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eriesson 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Eriesson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Eriesson. For the veterans among your Eriesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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