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Ersted Family History

Ersted 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: Erstad, Easter, Gersten, Elstad, Gerster, Eastep, Ester, Elster

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Where is the Ersted family from?

You can see how Ersted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ersted family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ersted's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Ersted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ersted 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 85 census records available for the last name Ersted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersted 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ersted. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ersted. For the veterans among your Ersted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersted lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Ersted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ersted in 1975 was 97, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ersted 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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