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Kehner Family History

Kehner 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: Zehner, Kenner, Kerner, Kelner, Kemner, Kehrer, Lehner, Dehner

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Where is the Kehner family from?

You can see how Kehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kehner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kehner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kehner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehner 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 Kehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kehner. 38% of Kehner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kehner women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kehner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehner 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Kehner. 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 106 military records available for the last name Kehner. For the veterans among your Kehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kehner in 1967 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehner 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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