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Airney Family History

Airney 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, Birney, Airey, Cairney, Sidney, Torney, Cerney, Arne, Dorney

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Where is the Airney family from?

You can see how Airney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Airney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Airney families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Airney families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Airney's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Airney families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Airney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Airney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Airney 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 Airney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Airney. For the veterans among your Airney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Airney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Airney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Airney in 1975 was 73, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Airney 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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