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Erkas Family History

Erkas 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: Ergas, Ras, Arras, Elias, Bras, Farkas, Berka, Berkes, Frias, Eakes

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Where is the Erkas family from?

You can see how Erkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Erkas family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkas's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Erkas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erkas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Erkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkas 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Erkas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Erkas. For the veterans among your Erkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erkas lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1988, in the United States, Erkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Erkas in 1987 was 83, and 80 in 1988.

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