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Ehrnst Family History

Ehrnst 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, Earnst, Ernest, Christ, Earnest, Ghrist, Chrest, Chryst, Arnst

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Where is the Ehrnst family from?

You can see how Ehrnst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrnst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ehrnst family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ehrnst's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Ehrnst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrnst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ehrnst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehrnst. 100% of Ehrnst men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ehrnst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Ehrnst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrnst 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ehrnst. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ehrnst. For the veterans among your Ehrnst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrnst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Ehrnst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ehrnst in 1966 was 76, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrnst 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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