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Erishman Family History

Erishman 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: Frishman, Erisman, Richman, Krishnan, Rissman, Crissman, Dishman

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Where is the Erishman family from?

You can see how Erishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erishman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erishman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Erishman family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erishman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Erishman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erishman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Erishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erishman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Erishman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Erishman. For the veterans among your Erishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erishman lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Erishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Erishman in 1995 was 82, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erishman 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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