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Ermlich Family History

Ermlich 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: Erlich, Ehrlich, Gerlich, Perlich, Heimlich, Gramlich, Elich, Endlich

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Where is the Ermlich family from?

You can see how Ermlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ermlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ermlich families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ermlich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ermlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ermlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ermlich. 67% of Ermlich men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Ermlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermlich 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Ermlich. 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 193 military records available for the last name Ermlich. For the veterans among your Ermlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermlich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ermlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ermlich in 1964 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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