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Kerens Family History

Kerens 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: Kerans, Kerns, Berens, Kerins, Kern, Krebs, Kress, Krans, Kreis, Kren

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Where is the Kerens family from?

You can see how Kerens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kerens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kerens families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerens's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kerens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerens 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 Kerens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerens. 100% of Kerens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerens 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Kerens. 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 200 military records available for the last name Kerens. For the veterans among your Kerens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kerens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kerens in 1968 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerens 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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