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Arhney Family History

Arhney Surname 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: Arney, Arne, Adney, Darney, Ardrey, Hartney, Carney, Graney, Farney

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Where is the Arhney family from?

You can see how Arhney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arhney family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Arhney families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Arhney's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Arhney families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Arhney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arhney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Arhney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arhney. For the veterans among your Arhney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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