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Kehrein Family History

Kehrein 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: Kervin, Kehrer, Rehbein, Kerwin, Zehren, Krein, Ehren, Kehres

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Where is the Kehrein family from?

You can see how Kehrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehrein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehrein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kehrein families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehrein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kehrein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehrein 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 Kehrein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kehrein. 50% of Kehrein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kehrein women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kehrein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Kehrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehrein 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Kehrein. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kehrein. For the veterans among your Kehrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehrein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kehrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kehrein in 1964 was 72, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehrein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehrein 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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