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Ermann Family History

Ermann 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: Ehmann, Bermann, Ehrmann, Hermann, Erdmann, Germann, Eymann, Erman

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Where is the Ermann family from?

You can see how Ermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Ermann family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ermann's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Ermann families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermann 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 Ermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ermann. 34% of Ermann men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Ermann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ermann were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Ermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Ermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermann 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Ermann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ermann. For the veterans among your Ermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ermann in 1963 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermann 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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