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Ernle Family History

Ernle 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: Ergle, Erle, Erdle, Erne, Ertle, Eagle, Arne, Erie, Cerne, Brule

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Where is the Ernle family from?

You can see how Ernle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ernle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ernle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernle 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 54 census records available for the last name Ernle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernle 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ernle. 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 Ernle. For the veterans among your Ernle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernle lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Ernle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ernle in 1980 was 69, and 40 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernle 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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