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Ernde Family History

Ernde 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: Ende, Erne, Linde, Rode, Bunde, Arne, Endo, Lande, Erie, Cerne

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Where is the Ernde family from?

You can see how Ernde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Ernde families living in Maryland. This was about 94% of all the recorded Ernde's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ernde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernde 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 Ernde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Soda Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ernde. 50% of Ernde men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Ernde women worked as a Soda Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Soda Clerk
    100%

What Ernde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Ernde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernde 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ernde. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ernde. For the veterans among your Ernde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernde lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Ernde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ernde in 1978 was 64, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernde 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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