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Bearney Family History

Bearney 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: Kearney, Barney, Berney, Earney, Berner, Barnes, Barley, Cerney

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Where is the Bearney family from?

You can see how Bearney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bearney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bearney families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bearney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bearney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearney 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 180 census records available for the last name Bearney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearney 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bearney. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bearney. For the veterans among your Bearney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearney 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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