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Ernissee Family History

Ernissee 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: Eernisse, Nissen, Brissey, Risse, Trissel, Crissey, Janisse

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Where is the Ernissee family from?

You can see how Ernissee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernissee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ernissee family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ernissee's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Ernissee families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Ernissee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernissee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ernissee. 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 93 military records available for the last name Ernissee. For the veterans among your Ernissee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernissee lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Ernissee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ernissee in 1971 was 56, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernissee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernissee 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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