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Ernan Family History

Ernan 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: Hernan, Kernan, Erman, German, Organ, Bryan, Verran, Ruan, Berman

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Where is the Ernan family from?

You can see how Ernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ernan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ernan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernan 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 141 census records available for the last name Ernan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ernan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ernan. For the veterans among your Ernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernan lifespan?

Average Ernan life expectancy in 2001 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernan 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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