Origins of the Keirnan surname
About the Keirnans
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Interesting facts about Keirnan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Keirnan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1922.
Who were Keirnans most likely to marry?
Mc Keirnans
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Our tell us which families married Keirnans.
What are the most common Keirnan first names?
John
James
Mary
Catherine
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Common jobs for Keirnans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Keirnans in 1921
Power Loom Weaver
4
Bootbinder
3
Cotton Operative
3
Cotton Weaver
3
Domestic Servant
3
Common male occupations for Keirnans in 1921
Dock Labourer
6
Cotton Operative
4
General Lab
4
General Labourer
4
Coal Miner
3
