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Erteman Family History

Erteman 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: Ertman, Trueman, Freeman, Artman, Elleman, Esteban, Wertman, Ortman

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Where is the Erteman family from?

You can see how Erteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erteman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erteman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Erteman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erteman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erteman 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 12 census records available for the last name Erteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erteman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Erteman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Erteman. For the veterans among your Erteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erteman lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Erteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Erteman in 1990 was 78, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erteman 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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