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Ermler Family History

Ermler 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: Emler, Erler, Ermer, Elmer, Kamler, Eller, Demler, Semler, Erber

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Where is the Ermler family from?

You can see how Ermler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ermler families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ermler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ermler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermler 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 Ermler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Asst Buyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ermler. 100% of Ermler men worked as an Asst Buyer.

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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

  • Asst Buyer
    100%

What Ermler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Ermler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermler 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Ermler. 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 106 military records available for the last name Ermler. For the veterans among your Ermler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ermler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ermler in 1968 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ermler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermler 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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