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Ernestine Family History

Ernestine 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: Ernesti, Ernsting, Ernest, Erskine, Ristine, Freestone, Erlewine

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Where is the Ernestine family from?

You can see how Ernestine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernestine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ernestine families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ernestine families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ernestine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ernestine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernestine 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 Ernestine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ernestine. 100% of Ernestine men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ernestine women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Ernestine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Ernestine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernestine 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Ernestine. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ernestine. For the veterans among your Ernestine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernestine lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Ernestine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ernestine in 1975 was 49, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernestine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernestine 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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