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Ernig Family History

Ernig 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: Wernig, Eng, Erie, Arning, Herzig, Ernst, Honig, Fertig, Enis, Breig

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Where is the Ernig family from?

You can see how Ernig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Ernig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ernig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ernig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernig 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 Ernig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Ernig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Ernig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernig 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ernig. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ernig. For the veterans among your Ernig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernig lifespan?

Average Ernig life expectancy in 1969 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernig 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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