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Easterman Family History

Easterman Name 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: Esterman, Masterman, Waterman, Alterman, Wasserman, Easterlin

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Where is the Easterman family from?

You can see how Easterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Easterman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Easterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Easterman families living in Angus. This was about 83% of all the recorded Easterman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Easterman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Easterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Easterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Easterman. 50% of Easterman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Easterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Easterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Easterman 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Easterman. 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 82 military records available for the last name Easterman. For the veterans among your Easterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Easterman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1993, in the United States, Easterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Easterman in 1954 was 50, and 80 in 1993.

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