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Ernas Family History

Ernas 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: Bernas, Ergas, Jonas, Ras, Arras, Elias, Minas, Ernest, Bras, Panas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernas 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 Ernas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernas. 100% of Ernas men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ernas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernas 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 Ernas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ernas. For the veterans among your Ernas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernas lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Ernas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ernas in 1983 was 71, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernas 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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