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Ernstmann Family History

Ernstmann 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: Rossmann, Rosemann, Trautmann, Ortmann, Kunstman, Gerstman, Wernsman

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Where is the Ernstmann family from?

You can see how Ernstmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernstmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernstmann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ernstmann family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernstmann's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ernstmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernstmann 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 71 census records available for the last name Ernstmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernstmann 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ernstmann. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ernstmann. For the veterans among your Ernstmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernstmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ernstmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ernstmann in 1967 was 52, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernstmann 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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