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Ern Family History

Ern Surname 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: Kern, Arn, Dern, Bern, Fern, Erny, Erk, Erb, Zern, Erno

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Where is the Ern family from?

You can see how Ern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ern families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ern's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ern. 100% of Ern women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ern 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Ern. 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 175 military records available for the last name Ern. For the veterans among your Ern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ern lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ern in 1967 was 36, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ern 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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