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 35
Domestic Servant 3
Coke Drawer 3
General Labourer 3
Carter 2
Stone Mason 2
Chemical Labourer 2
Joiner 2
Living On Her Own Means 2
Horse Keeper 2
Stoker 1
Agent Sewing Machine 1
Charwoman 1
Fisherman 1
Railway Signalman 1
Coal Miner 1
Laundress 1
Page Domestic 1
Porter Railway 1
Clothier 1
Historical Mansterer 1
Ship Maker 1
Stationary Traveller 1
Tailoress 1
Traveller 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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