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Ernster Family History

Ernster Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ernst from an inflected form of the German adjective.

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


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Where is the Ernster family from?

You can see how Ernster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ernster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Ernster families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ernster's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ernster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernster 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 Ernster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ernster. 35% of Ernster men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Ernster women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ernster were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Nurse
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Ernster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ernster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernster 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Ernster. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ernster. For the veterans among your Ernster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ernster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ernster in 1963 was 69, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernster 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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