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Kearnes Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Kearns .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karnes, Kernes, Kearn, Karns, Keane, Hearne, Keirns, Kerns, Carnes

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Where is the Kearnes family from?

You can see how Kearnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kearnes families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kearnes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kearnes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kearnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kearnes. 16% of Kearnes men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kearnes women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kearnes were Miner and Housekeeper. .

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kearnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearnes 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Kearnes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kearnes. For the veterans among your Kearnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearnes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kearnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kearnes in 1963 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

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