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Ernat Family History

Ernat 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, Bernat, Donat, Granat, Ernest, Great, Cerna, Perna, Monat

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Where is the Ernat family from?

You can see how Ernat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernat families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ernat families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernat's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ernat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernat 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 Ernat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ernat. 100% of Ernat 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%

What Ernat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Ernat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernat 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ernat. 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 73 military records available for the last name Ernat. For the veterans among your Ernat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ernat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ernat in 1963 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernat 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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