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Ernandez Family History

Ernandez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Hernández (see Hernandez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ernandez family from?

You can see how Ernandez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernandez family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernandez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ernandez families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernandez's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ernandez families in 1911.
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What did your Ernandez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ernandez. 60% of Ernandez men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Ernandez women worked as a Spinner.

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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

  • Weaver
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Field Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ernandez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernandez 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Ernandez. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 186 military records available for the last name Ernandez. For the veterans among your Ernandez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernandez lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ernandez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ernandez in 1965 was 64, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernandez 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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