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Ernch Family History

Ernch 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: Erich, Lynch, Rich, Winch, Roch, Brach, Enoch, Trench, Bench, Finch

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Where is the Ernch family from?

You can see how Ernch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ernch families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ernch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernch 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 53 census records available for the last name Ernch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernch 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ernch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ernch. For the veterans among your Ernch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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