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Kerhin Family History

Kerhin 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, Kerwin, Kerlin, Kerin, Karlin, Berlin, Kern, Merlin, Bergin

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Where is the Kerhin family from?

You can see how Kerhin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerhin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerhin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kerhin families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerhin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kerhin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerhin 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 Kerhin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerhin. 100% of Kerhin men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Kerhin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Kerhin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerhin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kerhin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kerhin. For the veterans among your Kerhin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerhin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Kerhin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerhin in 1968 was 87, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerhin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerhin 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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