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Kerhener Family History

Kerhener 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, Kerzner, Kershner, Bergener, Keener, Keehner, Kerchner

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Where is the Kerhener family from?

You can see how Kerhener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerhener family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kerhener family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerhener's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kerhener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerhener 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 2 census records available for the last name Kerhener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerhener 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kerhener. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerhener. For the veterans among your Kerhener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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