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Ernyei Family History

Ernyei 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, Ernzen, Erney, Erne, Berner, Rye, Dreyer, Engel, Cerney, Arne

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Where is the Ernyei family from?

You can see how Ernyei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernyei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ernyei families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernyei's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ernyei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernyei 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 49 census records available for the last name Ernyei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernyei 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ernyei. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ernyei. For the veterans among your Ernyei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ernyei lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Ernyei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ernyei in 1976 was 20, and 67 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernyei 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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