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Kernihan Family History

Kernihan 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, Kernaghan, Kerrigan, Kernan, Lenihan, Krizan, Kershaw

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Where is the Kernihan family from?

You can see how Kernihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernihan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Kernihan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Kernihan family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernihan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kernihan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Kernihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernihan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kernihan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kernihan. For the veterans among your Kernihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernihan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernihan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kernihan

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