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Erlmeier Family History

Erlmeier 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: Bergmeier, Ortmeier, Elmer, Meier, Freier, Reitmeier, Kleier

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Where is the Erlmeier family from?

You can see how Erlmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erlmeier family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Erlmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Erlmeier families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Erlmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlmeier 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Erlmeier. 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 293 military records available for the last name Erlmeier. For the veterans among your Erlmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlmeier lifespan?

Average Erlmeier life expectancy in 1968 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlmeier 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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