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Kearnan Family History

Kearnan Surname Meaning

from Mac Thighearnáin see Kiernan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kearnan family from?

You can see how Kearnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kearnan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearnan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kearnan families in 1911.
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What did your Kearnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kearnan. 100% of Kearnan 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
    100%

What Kearnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kearnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearnan 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Kearnan. 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 188 military records available for the last name Kearnan. For the veterans among your Kearnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearnan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kearnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kearnan in 1963 was 83, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearnan 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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