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Ehrmeyer Family History

Ehrmeyer 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: Homeyer, Harmeyer, Wehmeyer, Dreyer, Meyer, Heyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Ehrmeyer family from?

You can see how Ehrmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ehrmeyer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ehrmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrmeyer 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 46 census records available for the last name Ehrmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrmeyer 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 Ehrmeyer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ehrmeyer. For the veterans among your Ehrmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrmeyer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ehrmeyer in 1944 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrmeyer 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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