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Ernt Family History

Ernt 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: Ernst, Erny, Ent, Erno, Bernt, Arnt, Erne, Hunt, Trent, Gant

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Where is the Ernt family from?

You can see how Ernt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ernt families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ernt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ernt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ernt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Ernt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ernt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ernt. For the veterans among your Ernt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1985, in the United States, Ernt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ernt in 1955 was 44, and 78 in 1985.

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