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Erm Family History

Erm 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: Elm, Emm, Erk, Erb, Herm, Ferm, Erp, Ehm, Kim, Ham

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Where is the Erm family from?

You can see how Erm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erm family living in Iowa. This was about 17% of all the recorded Erm's in USA. Iowa and 5 other states had the highest population of Erm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erm 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 Erm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erm. 43% of Erm men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Erm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erm 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Erm. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Erm. For the veterans among your Erm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erm lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Erm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Erm in 1958 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erm 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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