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Ernlund Family History

Ernlund 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: Gronlund, Erland, Ersland, Granlund, Erbland, Berglund, Englund

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Where is the Ernlund family from?

You can see how Ernlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ernlund family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ernlund's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ernlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernlund 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 26 census records available for the last name Ernlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernlund 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ernlund. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ernlund. For the veterans among your Ernlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernlund lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Ernlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ernlund in 1966 was 79, and 65 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernlund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernlund 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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