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Erma Family History

Erma 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: Emma, Lerma, Erman, Verma, German, Ma, Serra, Sama, Rua, Berman

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Where is the Erma family from?

You can see how Erma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Erma families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erma's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Erma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Erma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erma 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Erma. 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 26 military records available for the last name Erma. For the veterans among your Erma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erma lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Erma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Erma in 1976 was 42, and 34 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erma 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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