Origins of the Ericson surname

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    In 1921, most Ericsons lived in south-wales

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    5,900 Ericson Travel & migration records
    380 Ericsons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Ericson

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    What are the most common Ericson first names?

    Eric

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    Anna

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Ericsons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Ericsons in 1921

    Assistant Grocer & Draper

    2

    Costumier

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Florists Assistant

    2

    Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Ericsons in 1921

    Able Seaman

    11

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    10

    Carpenters

    8

    Attendants

    6

    Farm Hands

    6

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