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Ernsting Family History

Ernsting Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Ernst.

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


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Where is the Ernsting family from?

You can see how Ernsting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernsting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernsting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Ernsting families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernsting's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ernsting families in 1911.
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What did your Ernsting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ernsting. 67% of Ernsting men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Ernsting women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ernsting were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    63%
  • Teacher
    38%

What Ernsting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ernsting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernsting 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Ernsting. 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 169 military records available for the last name Ernsting. For the veterans among your Ernsting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernsting lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ernsting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ernsting in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernsting 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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