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Keren Family History

Keren 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: Kern, Kren, Koren, Keen, Deren, Karen, Geren, Beren, Kemen, Kernen

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Where is the Keren family from?

You can see how Keren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keren families were found in USA in 1880. There were 2 Keren families living in Angus, which was the highest population of Keren families in 1841 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keren 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 Keren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keren. 100% of Keren men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Keren women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Keren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keren 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Keren. 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 179 military records available for the last name Keren. For the veterans among your Keren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Keren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keren in 1966 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keren 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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