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Ernies Family History

Ernies 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: Fries, Ries, Ernest, Erie, Nies, Aries, Pries, Bernier, Enis, Ferries

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Where is the Ernies family from?

You can see how Ernies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernies family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ernies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ernies families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernies's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Ernies families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Ernies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernies 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ernies. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ernies. For the veterans among your Ernies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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