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Kernidy Family History

Kernidy 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: Kennedy, Kenady, Kerney, Kern, Cerney, Kerner, Bernick, Karnik

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Where is the Kernidy family from?

You can see how Kernidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernidy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kernidy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kernidy families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernidy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kernidy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Kernidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernidy 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 Kernidy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kernidy. For the veterans among your Kernidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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