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Earnie Family History

Earnie 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: Carnie, Marie, Carne, Arne, Karnik, Erie, Varni, Pirnie, Warne

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Where is the Earnie family from?

You can see how Earnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Earnie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Earnie families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Earnie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Earnie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Earnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Earnie. 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 13 military records available for the last name Earnie. For the veterans among your Earnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Earnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Earnie in 1967 was 65, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earnie 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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