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Yerny Family History

Yerny 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: Cerny, Erny, Yerby, Berry, Terry, Merry, Kern, Dery, Penny, Cerney

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Where is the Yerny family from?

You can see how Yerny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerny family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Yerny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yerny family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yerny families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Yerny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerny 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yerny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yerny. For the veterans among your Yerny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerny lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerny 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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