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Ernes Family History

Ernes 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, Erbes, Enes, Ternes, Eanes, Ehnes, Erney, Erne, Kernes, Ennes

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Where is the Ernes family from?

You can see how Ernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ernes families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Ernes families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ernes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ernes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ernes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ernes. 100% of Ernes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ernes women worked as a Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernes 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Ernes. 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 144 military records available for the last name Ernes. For the veterans among your Ernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Ernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ernes in 1954 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernes 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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