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Kerene Family History

Kerene 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: Serene, Keene, Kern, Kerner, Cerne, Levene, Keane, Kren, Keranen

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Where is the Kerene family from?

You can see how Kerene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerene family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerene family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kerene's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Kerene families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Kerene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerene 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kerene. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kerene. For the veterans among your Kerene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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