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Earnes Family History

Earnes 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: Barnes, Warnes, Karnes, Farnes, Parnes, Eanes, Earney, Earnest

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Where is the Earnes family from?

You can see how Earnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Earnes families living in Leicestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Earnes's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Earnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earnes 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 Earnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Earnes. 91% of Earnes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

What Earnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Earnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnes 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Earnes. 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 193 military records available for the last name Earnes. For the veterans among your Earnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Earnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Earnes in 1970 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Earnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earnes 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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