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Ernsthausen Family History

Ernsthausen 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: Kristiansen, Leithauser, Kornhauser, Nordhausen, Fankhauser, Grothaus

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Where is the Ernsthausen family from?

You can see how Ernsthausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernsthausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernsthausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Ernsthausen families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ernsthausen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ernsthausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernsthausen 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 Ernsthausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernsthausen. 75% of Ernsthausen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farm Helper
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

What Ernsthausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Ernsthausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernsthausen 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Ernsthausen. 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 387 military records available for the last name Ernsthausen. For the veterans among your Ernsthausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernsthausen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ernsthausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ernsthausen in 1964 was 65, and 23 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernsthausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernsthausen 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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