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Ermel Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German ermel ‘sleeve’ a metonymic occupational name for a sleeve maker. Alternatively it may have been a nickname for someone who wore clothing with conspicuous sleeves; in medieval times the size of sleeves was regulated by luxury laws. German: from a pet form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names formed with Erm from erm irm ‘all-encompassing great’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Compare Armel In some cases possibly also Breton: variant of Armel

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


Similar surnames: Erbes, Ertel, Hamel, Erker, Engel, Gamel, Gruel, Ermer, Bermel, Eppel

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You can see how Ermel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ermel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Ermel families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ermel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ermel families in 1911.
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What did your Ermel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ermel. 100% of Ermel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 568 immigration records available for the last name Ermel. 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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There are 688 military records available for the last name Ermel. For the veterans among your Ermel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ermel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ermel in 1960 was 64, and 46 in 2004.

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