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Alernethy Family History

Alernethy 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: Abernethy, Abernathy, Abernathey, Cerney, Lerner, Arney, Kenneth

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Where is the Alernethy family from?

You can see how Alernethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alernethy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Alernethy families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Alernethy families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alernethy's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Alernethy families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Alernethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alernethy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Alernethy. 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 Alernethy. For the veterans among your Alernethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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