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Kernion Family History

Kernion 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: Kenyon, Kenton, Vernon, Kervin, Bernson, Hennion, Kerwin, Hernon

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Where is the Kernion family from?

You can see how Kernion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kernion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kernion families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernion's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kernion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernion 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 Kernion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kernion. 34% of Kernion men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • General Office Clerk
    34%

What Kernion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Kernion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernion 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kernion. 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 142 military records available for the last name Kernion. For the veterans among your Kernion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernion lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Kernion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kernion in 1978 was 81, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kernion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernion 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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