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Erneston Family History

Erneston 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: Ernest, Preston, Arneson, Ernesti, Egleston, Royston, Easton, Ruston

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Where is the Erneston family from?

You can see how Erneston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erneston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Erneston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Erneston family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erneston's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Erneston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erneston 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 110 census records available for the last name Erneston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erneston 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Erneston. 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 13 military records available for the last name Erneston. For the veterans among your Erneston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erneston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Erneston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Erneston in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erneston 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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