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Mchern Family History

Mchern 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: Chern, Mckern, Chen, Scherf, Mclean, Schein, Scher, Ahern, Mulhern

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Where is the Mchern family from?

You can see how Mchern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mchern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mchern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mchern family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mchern's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mchern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mchern 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 124 census records available for the last name Mchern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mchern 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mchern. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mchern. For the veterans among your Mchern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mchern lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Mchern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mchern in 1969 was 74, and 82 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mchern 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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