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Earnst Family History

Earnst Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dutch and Jewish Ernst.

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


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Where is the Earnst family from?

You can see how Earnst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earnst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Earnst families living in Berkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Earnst's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Earnst families in 1891.
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What did your Earnst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Earnst. 31% of Earnst men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Earnst women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earnst were Farm Hand and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Earnst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Earnst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnst 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Earnst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 389 military records available for the last name Earnst. For the veterans among your Earnst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Earnst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Earnst in 1963 was 36, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earnst ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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