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Kerne Family History

Kerne 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, Cerne, Keane, Berne, Verne, Keene, Kerns, Erne, Keune

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Where is the Kerne family from?

You can see how Kerne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Kerne families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kerne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kerne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerne 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 Kerne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerne. 33% of Kerne men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Kerne women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerne were Salesman and School 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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • School Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kerne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerne 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Kerne. 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 955 military records available for the last name Kerne. For the veterans among your Kerne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kerne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kerne in 1963 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

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