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Ermshar Family History

Ermshar 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: Risher, Kershaw, Sridhar, Merhar, Brasher, Earnshaw, Rusher, Grimshaw

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Where is the Ermshar family from?

You can see how Ermshar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermshar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ermshar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ermshar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ermshar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermshar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ermshar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermshar 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ermshar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ermshar. For the veterans among your Ermshar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermshar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ermshar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ermshar in 1966 was 88, and 97 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermshar 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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