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Erna Family History

Erna 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: Cerna, Perna, Erny, Verna, Berna, Serna, Erno, Erne, Rana, Serra

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Where is the Erna family from?

You can see how Erna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Erna families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erna's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Erna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erna 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 Erna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erna. 67% of Erna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Erna women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Erna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Erna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erna 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Erna. 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 39 military records available for the last name Erna. For the veterans among your Erna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Erna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Erna in 1966 was 63, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erna 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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