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Kerneen Family History

Kerneen 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: Kernen, Kerner, Kernell, Keranen, Kersten, Bernsen, Kneen, Ernzen

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Where is the Kerneen family from?

You can see how Kerneen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerneen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kerneen families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kerneen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kerneen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerneen 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 65 census records available for the last name Kerneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerneen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kerneen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kerneen. For the veterans among your Kerneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerneen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Kerneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kerneen in 1972 was 61, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerneen 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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