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Kerain Family History

Kerain 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: Kervin, Kerwin, Kerlin, Kerin, Karlin, Germain, Berlin, Drain

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Where is the Kerain family from?

You can see how Kerain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kerain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Kerain family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerain's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kerain families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Kerain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerain 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kerain. 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 Kerain. For the veterans among your Kerain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerain lifespan?

Average Kerain life expectancy in 1975 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerain 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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