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Ernstrom Family History

Ernstrom 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: Fernstrom, Enstrom, Branstrom, Elfstrom, Renstrom, Ellstrom, Wenstrom

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Where is the Ernstrom family from?

You can see how Ernstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ernstrom families living in Utah. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ernstrom's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Ernstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernstrom 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 206 census records available for the last name Ernstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernstrom 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Ernstrom. 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 124 military records available for the last name Ernstrom. For the veterans among your Ernstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernstrom lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ernstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ernstrom in 1969 was 73, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernstrom 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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