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Elderman Family History

Elderman 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: Alderman, Ellerman, Helderman, Kelderman, Felderman, Alterman

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Where is the Elderman family from?

You can see how Elderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Elderman family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Elderman's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Elderman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elderman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elderman. 60% of Elderman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Elderman women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Elderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Elderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elderman 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Elderman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Elderman. For the veterans among your Elderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elderman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Elderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elderman in 1965 was 74, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elderman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elderman 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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