Kernan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Kernan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Kernan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 3
Labourer 3
Rover Cotton 2
Sempstress 2
Shoe Maker 2
Spinner 2
Grocer Provision Dealer 1
Pedlar Chelsea Out Pensioner 1
Assistant Teacher 1
Calico Block Printer 1
Carder Linen 1
Cook 1
Creeler Cotton 1
Dock Labourer 1
Doffer Linen 1
Factory Hand 1
Grinder Card 1
House Keeper 1
Housewife 1
Labourer Chemical 1
Laundress 1
Paper Ruler 1
Power Loom Weaver Cotton 1
Printer 1

Kernan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Kiernan 86% 1,094
2 Kernan 100% 843
3 Curnon 50% 228
4 Kernon 83% 168

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The surname Kernan is the 2nd most popular variant of Kiernan.

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