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Earnet Family History

Earnet 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: Earney, Arnet, Earnest, Barnet, Earnst, Barnes, Carne, Garret, Garner

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Where is the Earnet family from?

You can see how Earnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Earnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Earnet families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Earnet's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Earnet families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Earnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnet 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Earnet. 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 6 military records available for the last name Earnet. For the veterans among your Earnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earnet 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Earnet

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