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Erem Family History

Erem 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: Orem, Prem, Brem, Drew, Ram, Rey, Eden, Uren, Prim, Rehm

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Where is the Erem family from?

You can see how Erem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Erem family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Erem's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Erem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Erem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erem. 38% of Erem men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Helper
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Erem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Erem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erem 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Erem. 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 83 military records available for the last name Erem. For the veterans among your Erem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Erem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Erem in 1970 was 82, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erem 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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