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Lerna Family History

Lerna 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: Cerna, Perna, Verna, Berna, Lena, Serna, Lerma, Lenz, Serra, Leon

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Where is the Lerna family from?

You can see how Lerna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lerna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lerna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lerna families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lerna's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lerna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lerna 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 Lerna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lerna. 35% of Lerna men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lerna women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lerna were Proprietor and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    21%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Lerna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Lerna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lerna 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Lerna. 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 31 military records available for the last name Lerna. For the veterans among your Lerna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lerna lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Lerna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lerna in 1987 was 59, and 27 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lerna 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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