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Kerhane Family History

Kerhane 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: Keohane, Berhane, Keane, Keranen, Lehane, Krane, Terhune, Kernan

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Where is the Kerhane family from?

You can see how Kerhane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerhane family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerhane families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kerhane family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerhane's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kerhane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerhane 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 42 census records available for the last name Kerhane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerhane 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kerhane. 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 Kerhane. For the veterans among your Kerhane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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