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Erffmeyer Family History

Erffmeyer 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: Hoffmeyer, Kiffmeyer, Eickmeyer, Brimeyer, Wolfmeyer, Eggemeyer

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Where is the Erffmeyer family from?

You can see how Erffmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erffmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erffmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Erffmeyer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Erffmeyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Erffmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erffmeyer 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 Erffmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erffmeyer. 100% of Erffmeyer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Erffmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Erffmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erffmeyer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Erffmeyer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Erffmeyer. For the veterans among your Erffmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erffmeyer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Erffmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Erffmeyer in 1960 was 32, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erffmeyer 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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