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 26
General Labourer 5
Labourer 4
General Labourer Alkali Works Manufacturer 3
Bottle Maker Apprentice 2
Scholar College Course 2
Cook Domestic Servant 1
Hoist Man 1
House Maid 1
? Reeler 1
Brick Layer 1
Clogger 1
Cloth Maker Up F H J 1
Cotton Warper 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Dress Maker 1
Fish Dealer 1
Glass Blower 1
House Keeper 1
Labourer Docks 1
Labourer General 1
Labourer In Dock 1
Match Maker 1
Mill Hand (peicer) 1
Packer 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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