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Erkard Family History

Erkard 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: Erhard, Eckard, Bernard, Edward, Gerard, Erland, Reckard, Emard

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Where is the Erkard family from?

You can see how Erkard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erkard family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkard's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Erkard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erkard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Erkard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkard 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Erkard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Erkard. For the veterans among your Erkard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Erkard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erkard in 1967 was 84, and 96 in 2002.

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