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Erlenmeyer Family History

Erlenmeyer 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: Priesmeyer, Eggemeyer, Berkemeyer, Engelmeyer, Greenamyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Erlenmeyer family from?

You can see how Erlenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlenmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Erlenmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Erlenmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erlenmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlenmeyer 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 Erlenmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pipe Fitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erlenmeyer. 100% of Erlenmeyer men worked as a Pipe Fitter.

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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

  • Pipe Fitter
    100%

What Erlenmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Erlenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlenmeyer 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Erlenmeyer. 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 249 military records available for the last name Erlenmeyer. For the veterans among your Erlenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Erlenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erlenmeyer in 1968 was 83, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erlenmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlenmeyer 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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