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Ermerson Family History

Ermerson 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: Emerson, Emmerson, Enderson, Merson, Einerson, Enerson, Ryerson

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Ermerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermerson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ermerson. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Ermerson. For the veterans among your Ermerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermerson lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Ermerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ermerson in 1989 was 70, and 18 in 1994.

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