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Keirnen Family History

Keirnen 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: Kernen, Kerner, Kearney, Keranen, Leinen, Kirner, Keirn, Meinen

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Where is the Keirnen family from?

You can see how Keirnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Keirnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keirnen family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keirnen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Keirnen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Keirnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirnen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Keirnen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keirnen. For the veterans among your Keirnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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