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Ernhard Family History

Ernhard 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: Bernhard, Erhard, Orchard, Bernard, Gernhardt, Arnhart, Elhard

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Where is the Ernhard family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernhard 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 Ernhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernhard. 100% of Ernhard men worked as a Machinist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ernhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernhard 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ernhard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Ernhard. For the veterans among your Ernhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernhard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Ernhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ernhard in 1965 was 67, and 78 in 1995.

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