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Ertie Family History

Ertie 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: Erie, Ertle, Etie, Artis, Fertig, Elzie, Ermis, Empie, Ergle, Serie

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Where is the Ertie family from?

You can see how Ertie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ertie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ertie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ertie families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ertie's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ertie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ertie 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 30 census records available for the last name Ertie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ertie. 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 Ertie. For the veterans among your Ertie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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