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Kernen Family History

Kernen Surname Meaning

Possibly also Irish: variant of Kernan. Swiss German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kernen family from?

You can see how Kernen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kernen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kernen families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kernen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kernen families in 1891.
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What did your Kernen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kernen. 27% of Kernen men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Kernen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kernen were Labor and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Kernen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kernen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernen 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Kernen. 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 756 military records available for the last name Kernen. For the veterans among your Kernen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kernen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kernen in 1949 was 28, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernen 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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