This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Caernie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Caernie Family History

Caernie 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: Carnie, Carne, Cerne, Chernin, Cherne, Carrie, Cernik, Aerni, Carnine

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Caernie family from?

You can see how Caernie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caernie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Caernie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Caernie families living in Fife. This was about 42% of all the recorded Caernie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Caernie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caernie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1861
  • 1881
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Caernie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Caernie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caernie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Caernie

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Caernie. 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.

View all Caernie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Caernie. For the veterans among your Caernie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Caernie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Caernie family history

Discover More

What is the average Caernie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caernie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caernie

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Caernie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial