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Emerman Family History

Emerman 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: Eyerman, Amerman, Merman, Everman, German, Berman, Sherman, Perman

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Where is the Emerman family from?

You can see how Emerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Emerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Emerman families living in Ohio. This was about 21% of all the recorded Emerman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Emerman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emerman 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 Emerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emerman. 100% of Emerman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Emerman 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Emerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Emerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emerman 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Emerman. 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 73 military records available for the last name Emerman. For the veterans among your Emerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emerman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Emerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Emerman in 1964 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emerman 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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