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Ernzen Family History

Ernzen Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish: probably a patronymic from the personal name Ernst.

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


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Where is the Ernzen family from?

You can see how Ernzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Ernzen families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ernzen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ernzen families in 1880.
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What did your Ernzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernzen. 48% of Ernzen 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Engineer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

What Ernzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Ernzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernzen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ernzen. 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 Ernzen. For the veterans among your Ernzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernzen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ernzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ernzen in 1961 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernzen 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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