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Erisman Family History

Erisman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Erismann: variant of Ehresmann.

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


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Where is the Erisman family from?

You can see how Erisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Erisman families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Erisman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Erisman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erisman 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 Erisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erisman. 27% of Erisman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Erisman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erisman were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Secretary
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Erisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erisman 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Erisman. 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 959 military records available for the last name Erisman. For the veterans among your Erisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erisman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Erisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Erisman in 1941 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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