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Ersness Family History

Ersness 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, Urness, Barsness, Osness, Eidsness, Arness, Estess, Mereness

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Where is the Ersness family from?

You can see how Ersness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersness family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ersness family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ersness's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ersness families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Ersness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersness 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ersness. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ersness. For the veterans among your Ersness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersness lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Ersness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ersness in 1977 was 24, and 82 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ersness 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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