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Earthman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Erdmann or the Dutch cognates Eertman Eerdman and Artman .

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


Similar surnames: Harshman, Forthman, Earman, Artman, Hartman, Pearlman, Hirshman

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Where is the Earthman family from?

You can see how Earthman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earthman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earthman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Earthman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Earthman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Earthman families in 1911.
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What did your Earthman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Earthman. 38% of Earthman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Earthman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earthman were Manager and Clerk. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Earthman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earthman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Earthman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 234 military records available for the last name Earthman. For the veterans among your Earthman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earthman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Earthman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Earthman in 1954 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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