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Ertman Family History

Ertman Surname Meaning

Variant of Erdmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ertman family from?

You can see how Ertman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ertman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ertman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ertman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ertman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ertman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ertman 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 Ertman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ertman. 42% of Ertman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Ertman women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ertman were Salesman and None.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • None
    20%

What Ertman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ertman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertman 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Ertman. 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 320 military records available for the last name Ertman. For the veterans among your Ertman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ertman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ertman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ertman in 1962 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ertman 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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