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Ermatinger Family History

Ermatinger 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: Matzinger, Ettinger, Breitinger, Emfinger, Emminger, Rittinger

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Where is the Ermatinger family from?

You can see how Ermatinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermatinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ermatinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ermatinger family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ermatinger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ermatinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermatinger 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 Ermatinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ermatinger. 24% of Ermatinger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Steam Fitter
    16%
  • Common Laborer
    16%

What Ermatinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ermatinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermatinger 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Ermatinger. 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 550 military records available for the last name Ermatinger. For the veterans among your Ermatinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermatinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ermatinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ermatinger in 1953 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermatinger 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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