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Aerni Name Meaning

Swiss German (also Ärni): from a much altered pet form of the personal name Arnold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Berni, Aebi, Bern, Arno, Erny, Berne, Berns, Ahern, Perno, Erne

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Where is the Aerni family from?

You can see how Aerni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aerni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aerni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Aerni families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Aerni's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Aerni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aerni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aerni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aerni. 39% of Aerni men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
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What Aerni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Aerni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aerni 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Aerni. 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 208 military records available for the last name Aerni. For the veterans among your Aerni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aerni lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Aerni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Aerni in 1966 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

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