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Kearen Family History

Kearen 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: Kearn, Karen, Hearn, Haren, Kern, Kamen, Herren, Keane, Keeven

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Where is the Kearen family from?

You can see how Kearen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kearen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kearen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kearen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearen 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 Kearen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Kearen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kearen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kearen. For the veterans among your Kearen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearen lifespan?

Average Kearen life expectancy in 1967 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearen 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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