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Ernson Family History

Ernson 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: Bernson, Arnson, Benson, Elson, Tronson, Branson, Anson, Person

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Where is the Ernson family from?

You can see how Ernson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ernson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ernson families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ernson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ernson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernson 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 Ernson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ernson. 100% of Ernson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Ernson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernson 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Ernson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ernson. For the veterans among your Ernson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernson lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Ernson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ernson in 1990 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernson 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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