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Erbecker Family History

Erbecker 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: Recker, Neubecker, Becker, Habecker, Broecker, Bernecker, Erbacher

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Where is the Erbecker family from?

You can see how Erbecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erbecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Erbecker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Erbecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erbecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erbecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erbecker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Erbecker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Erbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbecker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Erbecker. 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 9 military records available for the last name Erbecker. For the veterans among your Erbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbecker lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Erbecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Erbecker in 1974 was 75, and 63 in 1996.

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