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Alerman Family History

Alerman Surname 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: Alterman, Alderman, Akerman, Aderman, Amerman, Aleman, Lerman

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Where is the Alerman family from?

You can see how Alerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Alerman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Alerman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Alerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alerman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Alerman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Alerman. For the veterans among your Alerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alerman lifespan?

Average Alerman life expectancy in 1993 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alerman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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