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Kerneys Family History

Kerneys 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: Kernes, Kerney, Cerney, Kerner, Kernell, Kearney, Kersey, Keaney

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Where is the Kerneys family from?

You can see how Kerneys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerneys family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Kerneys families living in Breconshire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Kerneys's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Kerneys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerneys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Kerneys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerneys 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kerneys. 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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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Kerneys. For the veterans among your Kerneys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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