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Earney Name Meaning

Irish: shortened and altered form of McInerny which sometimes also appears as Nerney . English: probably a variant of Arney .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harney, Carney, Larney, Larkey, Karney, Barney, Varney, Kearney

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Where is the Earney family from?

You can see how Earney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Earney families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Earney's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Earney families in 1911.
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What did your Earney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Earney. 30% of Earney men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Earney women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earney were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Earney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earney 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Earney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 786 military records available for the last name Earney. For the veterans among your Earney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earney lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Earney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Earney in 1956 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

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