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Kernohan Name Meaning

Irish (Antrim): variant of Kernaghan .

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


Similar surnames: Kernaghan, Kernan, Kershaw, Vernon, Jernigan, Krohn, Rohan, Lenahan

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Where is the Kernohan family from?

You can see how Kernohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kernohan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 30 Kernohan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernohan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kernohan families in 1911.
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What did your Kernohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kernohan. 43% of Kernohan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
  • Farming
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kernohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernohan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kernohan. 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 421 military records available for the last name Kernohan. For the veterans among your Kernohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernohan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kernohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kernohan in 1953 was 32, and 96 in 2003.

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