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Erngey Family History

Erngey 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: Erney, Engel, Cerney, Arney, Engen, Enger, Erny, Berney, Dungey, Enge

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Where is the Erngey family from?

You can see how Erngey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erngey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erngey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Erngey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erngey families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Erngey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erngey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Erngey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Erngey. For the veterans among your Erngey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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