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Lern Family History

Lern 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: Leon, Kern, Lein, Len, Leen, Lean, Dern, Bern, Fern, Lehn

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Where is the Lern family from?

You can see how Lern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lern family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Lern families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lern's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Lern families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lern. 100% of Lern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Lern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lern 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Lern. 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 61 military records available for the last name Lern. For the veterans among your Lern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lern lifespan?

Average Lern life expectancy in 1974 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lern 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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