Origins of the Ernst surname

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    In 1921, most Ernsts lived in london

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    520 Ernsts found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Ernst first names?

    John

    William

    Anna

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Ernsts

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Ernsts in 1921

    Farmer's Wife

    4

    Child

    3

    ...

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Ernsts in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    22

    Tinsmiths

    22

    Farm Hands

    21

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    18

    Clerks

    17

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