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Lerman Family History

Lerman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Lehrman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lerman family from?

You can see how Lerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Lerman families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lerman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lerman families in 1891.
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What did your Lerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lerman. 60% of Lerman men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Lerman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    60%
  • Ladies Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lerman. 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 Lerman. For the veterans among your Lerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lerman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lerman in 1946 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lerman 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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