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Kerinear Family History

Kerinear 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: Kerner, Kerzner, Keiner, Kriner, Berner, Kerker, Leiner, Beringer

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Where is the Kerinear family from?

You can see how Kerinear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerinear family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Kerinear families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerinear's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Kerinear families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Kerinear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerinear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kerinear. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerinear. For the veterans among your Kerinear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerinear 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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