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Kaerner Family History

Kaerner Name 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: Kerner, Karner, Koerner, Berner, Kerker, Garner, Kastner, Warner

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Where is the Kaerner family from?

You can see how Kaerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaerner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaerner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kaerner families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kaerner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kaerner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaerner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaerner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaerner. 32% of Kaerner men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kaerner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaerner were Section Man and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Section Man
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Kaerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaerner 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kaerner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Kaerner. For the veterans among your Kaerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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