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Kehrn Family History

Kehrn 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: Kern, Kehr, Keirn, Kearn, Kehn, Hearn, Ken, Korn, Ker, Kuhn

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Where is the Kehrn family from?

You can see how Kehrn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehrn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehrn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kehrn families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kehrn's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kehrn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehrn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Kehrn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehrn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kehrn. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kehrn. For the veterans among your Kehrn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehrn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kehrn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kehrn in 1969 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehrn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehrn 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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