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Erney Family History

Erney Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Erne. It is concentrated in PA.

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


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Where is the Erney family from?

You can see how Erney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Erney families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 41% of all the recorded Erney's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Erney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Erney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erney. 38% of Erney men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Erney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erney were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Erney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erney 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Erney. 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 577 military records available for the last name Erney. For the veterans among your Erney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Erney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Erney in 1960 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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