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Kerney Family History

Kerney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kearney.

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


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Where is the Kerney family from?

You can see how Kerney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Kerney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kerney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kerney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerney 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 Kerney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kerney. 50% of Kerney men worked as a Painter and 80% of Kerney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerney were General Labourer and Housemaid.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shorthand Typist
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Housemaid
    7%

What Kerney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Kerney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerney 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kerney. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kerney. For the veterans among your Kerney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kerney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kerney in 1962 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerney 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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