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Ermill Family History

Ermill 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: Brill, Grill, Mill, Hamill, Ermel, Drill, Ermis, Krill, Prill

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Where is the Ermill family from?

You can see how Ermill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ermill family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ermill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ermill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ermill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ermill. 100% of Ermill men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Ermill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermill 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ermill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ermill. For the veterans among your Ermill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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