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Kearnaghan Family History

Kearnaghan 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, Jernigan, Earnshaw, Barragan, Lenahan

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Where is the Kearnaghan family from?

You can see how Kearnaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearnaghan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kearnaghan families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Kearnaghan families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kearnaghan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kearnaghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearnaghan 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 Kearnaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kearnaghan. 100% of Kearnaghan 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kearnaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Kearnaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearnaghan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kearnaghan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kearnaghan. For the veterans among your Kearnaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearnaghan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Kearnaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kearnaghan in 1973 was 92, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearnaghan 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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