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Erne Family History

Erne Surname Meaning

German (Alemannic): from a short form of Arnold. English: nickname from Middle English Old English earn ‘eagle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erne family from?

You can see how Erne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Erne families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Erne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erne families in 1891.
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What did your Erne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erne. 100% of Erne 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Erne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erne 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Erne. 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 943 military records available for the last name Erne. For the veterans among your Erne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erne lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Erne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Erne in 1960 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erne 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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