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Kernizan Family History

Kernizan 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: Krizan, Jernigan, Kerrigan, Kernan, Krizman, Berrigan, Yerian, Kurian

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kernizan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernizan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kernizan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kernizan. For the veterans among your Kernizan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernizan lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Kernizan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kernizan in 1992 was 74, and 82 in 2001.

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