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Ernye Family History

Ernye 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: Erny, Erne, Rye, Arne, Nye, Erie, Cerne, Cerny, Ernst, Eye

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Where is the Ernye family from?

You can see how Ernye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ernye family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernye's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ernye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ernye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernye. 100% of Ernye men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ernye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Ernye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernye 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ernye. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ernye. For the veterans among your Ernye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernye lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Ernye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ernye in 1976 was 81, and 73 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ernye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernye 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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