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Ernert Family History

Ernert 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, Gernert, Ehnert, Bernert, Wernert, Berner, Kerner, Lerner

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Where is the Ernert family from?

You can see how Ernert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernert family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ernert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ernert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernert 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 82 census records available for the last name Ernert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernert 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ernert. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ernert. For the veterans among your Ernert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernert lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernert 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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