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Kearnes Family History

Kearnes Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kearns.

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


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Where is the Kearnes family from?

You can see how Kearnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Kearnes families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kearnes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kearnes families in 1891.
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What did your Kearnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kearnes. 100% of Kearnes 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Kearnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearnes 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Kearnes. 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 Kearnes. For the veterans among your Kearnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearnes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kearnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kearnes in 1963 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearnes 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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