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Kerrens Family History

Kerrens 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: Terres, Herren, Torrens, Serres, Behrens, Kearns, Gerren, Mergens

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Where is the Kerrens family from?

You can see how Kerrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerrens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kerrens family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerrens's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerrens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerrens 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 258 census records available for the last name Kerrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrens 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kerrens. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kerrens. For the veterans among your Kerrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrens lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Kerrens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kerrens in 1960 was 43, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerrens 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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