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Ernstson Family History

Ernstson 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: Berntson, Arntson, Bernstein, Easton, Ruston, Elston, Preston

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Where is the Ernstson family from?

You can see how Ernstson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernstson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ernstson families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernstson's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Ernstson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernstson 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 38 census records available for the last name Ernstson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernstson 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ernstson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ernstson. For the veterans among your Ernstson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernstson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ernstson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ernstson in 1965 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernstson 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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