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Earnest Family History

Earnest Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ernst. English: variant of Ernest.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Earnest family from?

You can see how Earnest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earnest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Earnest families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Earnest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Earnest families in 1891.
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What did your Earnest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Earnest. 100% of Earnest 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 35,000 census records available for the last name Earnest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnest 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Earnest. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Earnest. For the veterans among your Earnest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnest lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Earnest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Earnest in 1943 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Earnest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earnest 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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