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Kernegan Family History

Kernegan 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: Jernigan, Keegan, Kornegay, Kernaghan, Kerrigan, Kernan, Hennegan

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Where is the Kernegan family from?

You can see how Kernegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernegan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Kernegan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kernegan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kernegan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kernegan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Kernegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernegan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kernegan. 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 military records available for the last name Kernegan. For the veterans among your Kernegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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