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Kernghan Family History

Kernghan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kernaghan, Kernan, Kershaw, Jernigan, Bergan, Lenahan, Croghan

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Where is the Kernghan family from?

You can see how Kernghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernghan family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Kernghan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Kernghan families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernghan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kernghan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Kernghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernghan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kernghan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kernghan. For the veterans among your Kernghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernghan lifespan?

Average Kernghan life expectancy in 1980 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernghan 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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