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Ernett Family History

Ernett 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, Arnett, Errett, Bernett, Brett, Garnett, Emmett, Barnett

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Where is the Ernett family from?

You can see how Ernett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ernett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Ernett families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ernett families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Ernett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernett 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ernett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ernett. For the veterans among your Ernett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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