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Kearner Family History

Kearner Surname 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, Kearney, Learner, Kearnes, Berner, Kerker, Garner

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Where is the Kearner family from?

You can see how Kearner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kearner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kearner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearner 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 Kearner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kearner. 28% of Kearner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kearner women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Kearner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Kearner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearner 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kearner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Kearner. For the veterans among your Kearner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearner lifespan?

Average Kearner life expectancy in 1982 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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