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Ermey Family History

Ermey 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: Ermel, Erney, Ermer, Rey, Elmer, Cerney, Hermes, Berley, Arney, Erie

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Where is the Ermey family from?

You can see how Ermey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ermey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ermey families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ermey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ermey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermey 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 Ermey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ermey. 31% of Ermey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ermey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ermey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ermey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Ermey. 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 211 military records available for the last name Ermey. For the veterans among your Ermey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ermey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ermey in 1964 was 75, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ermey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermey 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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