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Ernwein Family History

Ernwein 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: Esswein, Erwin, Ortwein, Ellwein, Ernzen, Bernstein, Ernest, Wein

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Where is the Ernwein family from?

You can see how Ernwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernwein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ernwein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernwein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ernwein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernwein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ernwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernwein. 100% of Ernwein 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Ernwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernwein 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ernwein. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ernwein. For the veterans among your Ernwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernwein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Ernwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ernwein in 1957 was 57, and 97 in 1999.

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