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Kernya Family History

Kernya 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: Kern, Kerner, Kenny, Cerny, Cerna, Perna, Konya, Erny, Verna, Berna

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Where is the Kernya family from?

You can see how Kernya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kernya families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernya's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kernya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kernya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kernya. 100% of Kernya men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kernya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernya 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kernya. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kernya. For the veterans among your Kernya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernya lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Kernya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kernya in 1977 was 60, and 41 in 1994.

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