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Ermisch Family History

Ermisch 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: Frisch, Raisch, Risch, Reisch, Eisch, Misch, Ermis, Krisch, Erich

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Where is the Ermisch family from?

You can see how Ermisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ermisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ermisch families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ermisch's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ermisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermisch 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 Ermisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ermisch. 56% of Ermisch men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ermisch women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ermisch were Bartender and Housewife.

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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
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Bartender
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Ermisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Ermisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermisch 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Ermisch. 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 609 military records available for the last name Ermisch. For the veterans among your Ermisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ermisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ermisch in 1963 was 75, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ermisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermisch 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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