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Origins of the Erikson surname

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Where do most Eriksons live?

In 1921, most Eriksons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Eriksons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 235 records for the Erikson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Eriksons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Erikson first names?

  • Erik
  • John
  • Anna
  • Maria

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Common jobs for Eriksons

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

Common Female occupations for Eriksons in 1921
General Servant Domestic

4

Domestic Servant

2

Student

2

Annuitant

1

Book Binder

1

Common Male occupations for Eriksons in 1921
Able Seaman

59

Carpenter

8

Ordinary Seaman

8

A B

7

A B Seaman

7

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