This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ernberg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ernberg Family History

Ernberg 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: Enberg, Jernberg, Froberg, Ruberg, Erber, Freberg, Roberg, Weinberg

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ernberg family from?

You can see how Ernberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ernberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ernberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ernberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Ernberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Ernberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ernberg

Passenger Lists

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Ernberg. 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.

View all Ernberg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Ernberg. For the veterans among your Ernberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ernberg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ernberg family history

Discover More

What is the average Ernberg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Ernberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ernberg in 1971 was 88, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernberg 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ernberg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial