Kernaghan Family History

Kernaghan Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cearnacháin ‘descendant of Cearnachán’ a personal name based on cearnach ‘victorious’.

The name features the diminutive ending -án, which is common in Irish personal names.

This name reflects both familial lineage and personal attributes, emphasizing victory.

The evolution of the name illustrates the intertwining of language and heritage in Irish culture.

Understanding such names provides insight into the histories and identities of individuals within the community.

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

Similar surnames: Heneghan, Lenahan, Kerrigan, Kinahan, Bresnahan, Meighan, Teahan, Merrigan, Morahan, Murnahan

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728	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
6K	Member Trees

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Where is the Kernaghan family from?

You can see how Kernaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kernaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Kernaghan families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kernaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kernaghan families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernaghan 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 Kernaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kernaghan. 100% of Kernaghan men worked as a General labourer and 73% of Kernaghan women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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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.

General labourer

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

73%

Housewife

28%

What Kernaghan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5K census records available for the last name Kernaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernaghan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Kernaghan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 728 military records available for the last name Kernaghan. For the veterans among your Kernaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernaghan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kernaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kernaghan in 1959 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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Kernaghan Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cearnacháin ‘descendant of Cearnachán’ a personal name based on cearnach ‘victorious’.

The name features the diminutive ending -án, which is common in Irish personal names.

This name reflects both familial lineage and personal attributes, emphasizing victory.

The evolution of the name illustrates the intertwining of language and heritage in Irish culture.

Understanding such names provides insight into the histories and identities of individuals within the community.

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

Where is the Kernaghan family from?

What did your Kernaghan ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

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

General labourer

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

73%

Housewife

28%

What Kernaghan family records will you find?

What is the average Kernaghan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kernaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kernaghan in 1959 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

Kernaghan Family History

Kernaghan Surname Meaning

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Kernaghan Surname Meaning

21,000 record(s) for Kernaghan

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Where is the Kernaghan family from?

What did your Kernaghan ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Kernaghan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kernaghan lifespan?

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