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Aerni Family History

Aerni Surname Meaning

Swiss German (also Ärni): from a much altered pet form of the personal name Arnold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aerni family from?

You can see how Aerni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aerni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aerni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Aerni families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aerni's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Aerni families in 1891.
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What did your Aerni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aerni. 39% of Aerni men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%

What Aerni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Aerni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aerni 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Aerni. 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 208 military records available for the last name Aerni. For the veterans among your Aerni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aerni lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Aerni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Aerni in 1966 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aerni 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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