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Ernestina Family History

Ernestina 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: Ernesti, Ernsting, Ernest, Cristina, Prestia, Lestina, Bernstein

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Where is the Ernestina family from?

You can see how Ernestina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernestina family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ernestina family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ernestina's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ernestina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernestina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Ernestina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernestina 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ernestina. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ernestina. For the veterans among your Ernestina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernestina lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernestina 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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