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Ernsts Family History

Ernsts 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: Ernst, Ernest, Ernesti, Ernster, Earnst, Arnst, Ross, Cross, Herbst

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Where is the Ernsts family from?

You can see how Ernsts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernsts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernsts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ernsts families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernsts's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ernsts families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ernsts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernsts 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ernsts. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ernsts. For the veterans among your Ernsts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernsts lifespan?

Average Ernsts life expectancy in 1993 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernsts 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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