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Kerning Family History

Kerning 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: Kenning, Berning, Werning, Herring, Kring, Horning, Henning, Kanning

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Where is the Kerning family from?

You can see how Kerning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerning family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Kerning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Kerning family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerning's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kerning families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerning 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 155 census records available for the last name Kerning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerning 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kerning. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kerning. For the veterans among your Kerning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerning lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Kerning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kerning in 1977 was 64, and 57 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerning 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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