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Ermson Family History

Ermson 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: Samson, Elson, Person, Merson, Ramson, Bryson, Nerison, Sermon

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Where is the Ermson family from?

You can see how Ermson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ermson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Ermson families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Ermson's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Ermson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Ermson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ermson. 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 Ermson. For the veterans among your Ermson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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