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Ersser Family History

Ersser Name Meaning

unexplained. Compare Jacob Erser 1604 in IGI (Wollbach Lörrach Baden-Württemberg); Wilhelmus Erssers 1646 in IGI (Hambach Rheinland Prussia).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Esser, Messer, Fraser, Easter, Roser, Weisser, Tesser, Reusser, Erber

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Where is the Ersser family from?

You can see how Ersser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersser family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Ersser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ersser families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ersser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ersser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ersser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ersser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ersser. 72% of Ersser 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
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Dressmaker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ersser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersser 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ersser. 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 74 military records available for the last name Ersser. For the veterans among your Ersser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersser lifespan?

Average Ersser life expectancy in 1998 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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