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Ernsdorf Family History

Ernsdorf 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: Arensdorf, Endorf, Arnsdorff, Orndorf, Kasdorf, Nondorf, Reisdorf

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Where is the Ernsdorf family from?

You can see how Ernsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernsdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernsdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ernsdorf families living in Iowa. This was about 91% of all the recorded Ernsdorf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ernsdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernsdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ernsdorf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ernsdorf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Ernsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernsdorf 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ernsdorf. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ernsdorf. For the veterans among your Ernsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernsdorf lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Ernsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ernsdorf in 1976 was 23, and 66 in 1998.

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