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Ernstine Family History

Ernstine 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: Ernsting, Erskine, Ristine, Anstine, Derstine, Eckstine, Bernstein

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Where is the Ernstine family from?

You can see how Ernstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernstine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ernstine families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ernstine's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ernstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernstine 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 Ernstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernstine. 100% of Ernstine women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ernstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Ernstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernstine 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ernstine. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ernstine. For the veterans among your Ernstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernstine lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Ernstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ernstine in 1993 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernstine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernstine 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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