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Kernes Family History

Kernes Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kearns.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kernes family from?

You can see how Kernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kernes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Kernes families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kernes families in 1911.
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What did your Kernes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kernes. 35% of Kernes men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kernes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kernes were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernes 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Kernes. 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 Kernes. For the veterans among your Kernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernes lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kernes in 1945 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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