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Erkkila Family History

Erkkila Surname Meaning

Finnish (Erkkilä): habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Erkki a Finnish form of Erik (see Eric) + the locative suffix -lä.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century especially in Satakunta and Ostrobothnia.

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


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Where is the Erkkila family from?

You can see how Erkkila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkkila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Erkkila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Erkkila families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkkila's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Erkkila families in 1911.
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What did your Erkkila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erkkila. 44% of Erkkila men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Erkkila women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erkkila were Butcher and Waitress.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Butcher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    29%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erkkila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkkila 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Erkkila. 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 360 military records available for the last name Erkkila. For the veterans among your Erkkila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkkila lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Erkkila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Erkkila in 1957 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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