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Mcerney Family History

Mcerney 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: Cerney, Mcnerney, Cerne, Cerny, Corney, Carney, Mcinerney, Tierney

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Where is the Mcerney family from?

You can see how Mcerney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcerney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcerney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Mcerney families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcerney's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcerney families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Mcerney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcerney 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcerney. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcerney. For the veterans among your Mcerney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcerney 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 Mcerney

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