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Origins of the Kearns surname

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Where do most Kearnses live?

In 1921, most Kearnses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kearnses

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,760 records for the Kearns surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Kearnses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Kearns first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Kearnses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Kearnses in 1921
Domestic Servant

30

Charwoman

28

Cotton Weaver

23

Dressmaker

22

Housekeeper

18

Common Male occupations for Kearnses in 1921
General Labourer

66

Dock Labourer

43

Tailor

39

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

33

Carter

28

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