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Ernston Family History

Ernston 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: Easton, Ruston, Elston, Preston, Winston, Benston, Ernst, Kriston

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Where is the Ernston family from?

You can see how Ernston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernston family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ernston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Ernston families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ernston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernston 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 Ernston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernston. 100% of Ernston men 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ernston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Ernston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernston 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ernston. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ernston. For the veterans among your Ernston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Ernston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ernston in 1969 was 68, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernston 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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