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Erlman Family History

Erlman 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: Elman, Ellman, Perlman, Erman, Erdman, Ertman, German, Kalman, Allman

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Where is the Erlman family from?

You can see how Erlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Erlman families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Erlman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Erlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlman 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 Erlman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Erlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Erlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Erlman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Erlman. For the veterans among your Erlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Erlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Erlman in 1971 was 72, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlman 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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