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Mckernan Family History

Mckernan Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McKiernan .

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


Similar surnames: Mckiernan, Mcternan, Mclerran, Mcferran, Mckeon, Mcferron, Mckewen

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Where is the Mckernan family from?

You can see how Mckernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckernan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckernan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Mckernan families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mckernan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mckernan families in 1911.
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What did your Mckernan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mckernan. 43% of Mckernan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mckernan women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Farmers Son
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Mckernan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckernan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckernan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mckernan. For the veterans among your Mckernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckernan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mckernan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mckernan in 1943 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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