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Ermak Family History

Ermak 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: Cermak, Erman, German, Mak, Rak, Raak, Berman, Orman, Elman, Perman

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Where is the Ermak family from?

You can see how Ermak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ermak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ermak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ermak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermak 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 99 census records available for the last name Ermak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermak 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ermak. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ermak. For the veterans among your Ermak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Ermak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ermak in 1977 was 86, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermak 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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