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Kernehan Family History

Kernehan 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: Renehan, Kernaghan, Kernan, Lenehan, Keehan, Henehan, Kernen, Kershaw

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Where is the Kernehan family from?

You can see how Kernehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernehan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kernehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kernehan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernehan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kernehan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernehan 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 173 census records available for the last name Kernehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernehan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kernehan. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kernehan. For the veterans among your Kernehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernehan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kernehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kernehan in 1968 was 49, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kernehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernehan 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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