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Kjernes Family History

Kjernes 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: Kernes, Kerner, Viernes, Koerner, Karnes, Ternes, Jeanes, Kertes

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Where is the Kjernes family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kjernes 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 Kjernes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Kjernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kjernes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kjernes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kjernes. For the veterans among your Kjernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kjernes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Kjernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kjernes in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 1998.

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