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Ernestus Family History

Ernestus 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, Ernesti, Ernst, Urness, Kerestes, Ernster, Earnest, Arness

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Where is the Ernestus family from?

You can see how Ernestus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernestus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ernestus family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ernestus's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Ernestus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernestus 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 8 census records available for the last name Ernestus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernestus 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ernestus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ernestus. For the veterans among your Ernestus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernestus lifespan?

Average Ernestus life expectancy in 1975 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernestus 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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