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Kehren Family History

Kehren 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: Kehrer, Zehren, Ehren, Kehres, Kern, Kehr, Herren, Keeven, Kren

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Where is the Kehren family from?

You can see how Kehren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kehren families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kehren's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Kehren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehren 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 Kehren ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Kehren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Kehren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehren 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Kehren. 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 Kehren. For the veterans among your Kehren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kehren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kehren in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehren 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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