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Elverman Family History

Elverman Name 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: Ellerman, Everman, Alterman, Alderman, Hoverman, Eyerman, Elleman

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Where is the Elverman family from?

You can see how Elverman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elverman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elverman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Elverman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Elverman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Elverman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elverman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elverman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elverman. 67% of Elverman 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 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Elverman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elverman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Elverman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Elverman. For the veterans among your Elverman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elverman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Elverman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elverman in 1949 was 45, and 85 in 2002.

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