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Kernigheran Family History

Kernigheran 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, Keigher, Kerrigan, Kurihara, Kerner, Berrigan

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Where is the Kernigheran family from?

You can see how Kernigheran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernigheran family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kernigheran families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernigheran's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kernigheran families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Kernigheran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernigheran 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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