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Erlenmaier Family History

Erlenmaier 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: Eisenhauer, Ellender, Stegmaier, Brunmeier, Essenmacher, Berkemeier

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Where is the Erlenmaier family from?

You can see how Erlenmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlenmaier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlenmaier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Erlenmaier families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Erlenmaier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erlenmaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlenmaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erlenmaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erlenmaier. 100% of Erlenmaier 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Erlenmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlenmaier 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Erlenmaier. 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 16 military records available for the last name Erlenmaier. For the veterans among your Erlenmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlenmaier lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Erlenmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Erlenmaier in 1974 was 74, and 86 in 1989.

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