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Ernst Family History

Ernst Genealogy & Family Tree

Ernst is a German name from Bavaria in medieval times. It comes from the Old High German word ernus which means "fight." In recent years, it is sometimes used as a given name. Roots for this name can also be found in Switzerland.

Other spellings of the name include "Ernste," "Ernest," "Arnst," "Aernst," and "Arnest." Notable people with the surname include American writer Paul Ernst (Avenger novels, Astounding Stories, Strange Tales), German artist Max Ernst, and German . The first Ernst to come to America was Martin Ernst in Pennsylvania in 1732.

Ernst Birth Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • John Christian Ernst -- --, 1724 March 27, 1798
  • Franz Ernst -- --, 1695 January 8, 1716
  • Katharina Ernst -- --, 1575 December 0, 1575 Bad-Wue
  • Elizabeth Ernst -- --, 1891 July 23, 1960 Iowa
  • Elisabeth Ernst -- --, 1838 December 6, 1924 Ohio
Ernst Death Records
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