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Erner Family History

Erner 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: Berner, Kerner, Lerner, Erber, Derner, Egner, Ebner, Arner, Erler

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Where is the Erner family from?

You can see how Erner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Erner families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Erner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Erner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erner 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 Erner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erner. 23% of Erner men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Erner women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erner were Machinist and File Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • File Clerk
    29%

What Erner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Erner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erner 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Erner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Erner. For the veterans among your Erner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erner lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Erner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Erner in 1943 was 55, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erner 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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