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Kerrin Family History

Kerrin Surname Meaning

see Kearns.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kerrin family from?

You can see how Kerrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Kerrin families living in New Brunswick. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kerrin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kerrin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerrin 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 Kerrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerrin. 39% of Kerrin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kerrin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerrin were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Traveling Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kerrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrin 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Kerrin. 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 197 military records available for the last name Kerrin. For the veterans among your Kerrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kerrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kerrin in 1968 was 98, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerrin 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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