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Ermes Family History

Ermes 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: Hermes, Ermel, Eames, Ermis, Armes, Erbes, Ermer, Ormes, Elmes, James

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Where is the Ermes family from?

You can see how Ermes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ermes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Ermes family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ermes's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ermes families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermes 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 Ermes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ermes. 100% of Ermes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ermes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Ermes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermes 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ermes. 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 57 military records available for the last name Ermes. For the veterans among your Ermes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Ermes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ermes in 1970 was 83, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermes 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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