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Kernichan Family History

Kernichan 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, Jernigan, Kerschen, Kerrigan, Kernan, Erlichman, Lenihan

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Where is the Kernichan family from?

You can see how Kernichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernichan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Kernichan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kernichan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernichan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kernichan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Kernichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernichan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kernichan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kernichan. For the veterans among your Kernichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernichan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernichan 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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