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Mckernan Family History

Mckernan Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McKiernan.

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


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Where is the Mckernan family from?

You can see how Mckernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckernan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckernan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 116 Mckernan families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mckernan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckernan families in 1891.
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What did your Mckernan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mckernan. 100% of Mckernan men worked as an Incapacitated and 82% of Mckernan 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Tailoress
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckernan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mckernan. For the veterans among your Mckernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckernan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mckernan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mckernan in 1943 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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