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Mckernin Family History

Mckernin Name 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: Mckernan, Chernin, Mcferrin, Mckiernan, Mckennon, Mckelvin, Mcternan

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Where is the Mckernin family from?

You can see how Mckernin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckernin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckernin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Mckernin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckernin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mckernin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckernin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckernin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckernin. 100% of Mckernin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Mckernin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckernin 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Mckernin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mckernin. For the veterans among your Mckernin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckernin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Mckernin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mckernin in 1969 was 67, and 39 in 2000.

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