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George Ernest Family History

George Ernest Name 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: Georger, Georgen, Georges, Georgeson, Georgiades, George, Forrest

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Where is the George Ernest family from?

You can see how George Ernest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The George Ernest family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 George Ernest family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded George Ernest's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of George Ernest families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name George Ernest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, George Ernest 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 29 immigration records available for the last name George Ernest. 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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There are 83 military records available for the last name George Ernest. For the veterans among your George Ernest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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