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Kernahan Name Meaning

Irish (Antrim and Down): variant of Kernaghan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kernaghan, Lenahan, Murnahan, Kinahan, Kernan, Carnahan, Kershaw

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Where is the Kernahan family from?

You can see how Kernahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kernahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kernahan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kernahan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kernahan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kernahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kernahan. 34% of Kernahan men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Kernahan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kernahan were Pharmacist and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Roofer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Pharmacist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kernahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernahan 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Kernahan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 407 military records available for the last name Kernahan. For the veterans among your Kernahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernahan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kernahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kernahan in 1963 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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