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Ernesti Family History

Ernesti Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Ernst using the genitive of its Latinized form Ernestus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ernesti family from?

You can see how Ernesti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernesti family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernesti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ernesti families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernesti's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ernesti families in 1911.
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What did your Ernesti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernesti. 55% of Ernesti men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

What Ernesti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Ernesti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernesti 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Ernesti. 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 249 military records available for the last name Ernesti. For the veterans among your Ernesti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernesti lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ernesti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ernesti in 1962 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernesti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernesti 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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