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Erckman Family History

Erckman Name 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: Eickman, Eckman, Backman, Packman, Brickman, Dickman, Hackman

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Where is the Erckman family from?

You can see how Erckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erckman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erckman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Erckman families living in Ohio. This was about 72% of all the recorded Erckman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Erckman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erckman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erckman. 50% of Erckman men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Erckman women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Erckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erckman 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Erckman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 115 military records available for the last name Erckman. For the veterans among your Erckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erckman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Erckman in 1963 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

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