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Kerrins Family History

Kerrins Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kearns.

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


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Where is the Kerrins family from?

You can see how Kerrins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerrins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kerrins families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kerrins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kerrins families in 1911.
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What did your Kerrins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerrins. 30% of Kerrins men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kerrins women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerrins were Assistant Manager 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Assistant Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kerrins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrins 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Kerrins. 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 163 military records available for the last name Kerrins. For the veterans among your Kerrins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kerrins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kerrins in 1964 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerrins 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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