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Ehrmantraut Family History

Ehrmantraut Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ehrmanntraut metronymic from an ancient Germanic female personal name composed of the elements irmin ‘world all-encompassing’ + trud ‘strength’.

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


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Where is the Ehrmantraut family from?

You can see how Ehrmantraut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrmantraut family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrmantraut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Ehrmantraut families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ehrmantraut's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ehrmantraut families in 1880.
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What did your Ehrmantraut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehrmantraut. 23% of Ehrmantraut men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ehrmantraut women worked as a Maid.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Plumber
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ehrmantraut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrmantraut 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Ehrmantraut. 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 134 military records available for the last name Ehrmantraut. For the veterans among your Ehrmantraut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrmantraut lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrmantraut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ehrmantraut in 1962 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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