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Ermer Family History

Ermer Surname Meaning

German: probably from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with erm- irm- ‘all-encompassing great’.

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


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Where is the Ermer family from?

You can see how Ermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ermer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ermer families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ermer's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Ermer families in 1911.
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What did your Ermer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ermer. 17% of Ermer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ermer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ermer were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Ermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermer 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Ermer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ermer. For the veterans among your Ermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ermer in 1963 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermer 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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