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Ereckson Family History

Ereckson 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: Erickson, Erekson, Rickson, Breckon, Ericksen, Derickson, Errickson

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Where is the Ereckson family from?

You can see how Ereckson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ereckson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ereckson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Ereckson families living in Minnesota. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ereckson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ereckson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ereckson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ereckson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ereckson. 27% of Ereckson men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Ereckson women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ereckson were Carpenter and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ereckson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ereckson 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Ereckson. 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 134 military records available for the last name Ereckson. For the veterans among your Ereckson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ereckson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ereckson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ereckson in 1969 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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