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Kerian Family History

Kerian 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: Yerian, Kurian, Kernan, Derian, Kerman, Kerin, German, Adrian, Kocian

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Where is the Kerian family from?

You can see how Kerian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Kerian family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerian's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kerian families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerian 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 Kerian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerian. 40% of Kerian men worked as a Farming and 50% of Kerian women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerian were Pharmacist and Stitcher.

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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

  • Farming
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Pharmacist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

What Kerian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Kerian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerian 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kerian. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kerian. For the veterans among your Kerian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Kerian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kerian in 1972 was 18, and 44 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerian 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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