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Erleman Family History

Erleman 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: Elleman, Gerleman, Edleman, Coleman, Trueman, Elman, Alleman

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Where is the Erleman family from?

You can see how Erleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erleman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Erleman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Erleman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Erleman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Erleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erleman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Erleman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Erleman. For the veterans among your Erleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erleman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Erleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Erleman in 1963 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erleman 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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