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Kernan Family History

Kernan Surname Meaning

Irish:: shortened form of McKiernan see Kiernan. shortened and altered form of Kernaghan.

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


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Where is the Kernan family from?

You can see how Kernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kernan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Kernan families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Kernan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kernan families in 1911.
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What did your Kernan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kernan. 45% of Kernan men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Fils De Culva
    23%

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kernan. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Kernan. For the veterans among your Kernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kernan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kernan in 1945 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernan 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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