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Karnaghan Family History

Karnaghan 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: Kernaghan, Carnahan, Carnathan, Barragan, Gavaghan, Banahan, Hanahan

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Where is the Karnaghan family from?

You can see how Karnaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnaghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Karnaghan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Karnaghan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnaghan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Karnaghan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnaghan 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 546 census records available for the last name Karnaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnaghan 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Karnaghan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Karnaghan. For the veterans among your Karnaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnaghan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Karnaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Karnaghan in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnaghan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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