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Kerndon Family History

Kerndon 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: Herndon, Kenyon, Kenton, Vernon, Hendon, Bendon, Bernson, Rendon

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Where is the Kerndon family from?

You can see how Kerndon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerndon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerndon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kerndon families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerndon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kerndon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerndon 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 73 census records available for the last name Kerndon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerndon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kerndon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kerndon. For the veterans among your Kerndon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerndon lifespan?

Average Kerndon life expectancy in 1969 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerndon 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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