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Kiernam Family History

Kiernam 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: Kiernan, Tiernan, Kieran, Kernan, Biernat, Dierlam, Kern, Derham

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Where is the Kiernam family from?

You can see how Kiernam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiernam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiernam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kiernam family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiernam's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kiernam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiernam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kiernam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiernam. 100% of Kiernam men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Kiernam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Kiernam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiernam 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kiernam. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kiernam. For the veterans among your Kiernam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiernam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Kiernam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kiernam in 1967 was 94, and 53 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiernam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiernam 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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