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Ermentrout Family History

Ermentrout 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: Armentrout, Armantrout, Armintrout, Ehrmantraut, Armenteros, Armento

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Where is the Ermentrout family from?

You can see how Ermentrout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermentrout family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ermentrout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ermentrout families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ermentrout's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ermentrout families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermentrout 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 Ermentrout ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Lawyer
    50%

What Ermentrout family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Ermentrout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermentrout 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Ermentrout. 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 118 military records available for the last name Ermentrout. For the veterans among your Ermentrout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermentrout lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ermentrout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ermentrout in 1963 was 88, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermentrout 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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