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Kernachan Family History

Kernachan Surname Meaning

from Ó Cearnacháin see Kernaghan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Kernachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernachan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kernachan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kernachan families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kernachan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kernachan families in 1880.
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There are 394 census records available for the last name Kernachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernachan 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Kernachan. 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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There are 188 military records available for the last name Kernachan. For the veterans among your Kernachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernachan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Kernachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kernachan in 1972 was 81, and 80 in 1989.

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