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Ernfield Family History

Ernfield 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: Enfield, Winfield, Edenfield, Bonfield, Cornfield, Banfield, Canfield

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Where is the Ernfield family from?

You can see how Ernfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ernfield family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernfield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ernfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernfield 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 Ernfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernfield. 100% of Ernfield men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

What Ernfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Ernfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernfield 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ernfield. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ernfield. For the veterans among your Ernfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernfield lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1996, in the United States, Ernfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ernfield in 1944 was 38, and 79 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernfield 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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