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Earsman Family History

Earsman Surname Meaning

from Scots Erse ‘Highlander’ + man ‘man’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Earsman family from?

You can see how Earsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Earsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Earsman families living in Herefordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Earsman's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Earsman families in 1891.
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What did your Earsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Earsman. 100% of Earsman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Earsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earsman 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Earsman. 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 98 military records available for the last name Earsman. For the veterans among your Earsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earsman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Earsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Earsman in 1966 was 72, and 87 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earsman 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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