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Eresman Family History

Eresman 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: Erisman, Ehresman, Rosman, Bressan, Mesman, Pressman, Bregman

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Where is the Eresman family from?

You can see how Eresman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eresman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eresman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eresman family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eresman's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Eresman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eresman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eresman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eresman. 100% of Eresman men worked as a Knitter and 100% of Eresman women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Knitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Eresman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Eresman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eresman 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Eresman. 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 40 military records available for the last name Eresman. For the veterans among your Eresman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eresman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Eresman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eresman in 1963 was 80, and 22 in 2002.

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