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Ernstein Family History

Ernstein 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: Bernstein, Einstein, Ornstein, Arnstein, Eckstein, Kerstein, Gerstein

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Where is the Ernstein family from?

You can see how Ernstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ernstein families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ernstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ernstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernstein 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 Ernstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ernstein. 100% of Ernstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ernstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernstein 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Ernstein. 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 122 military records available for the last name Ernstein. For the veterans among your Ernstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ernstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ernstein in 1966 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernstein 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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