Origins of the Kernighan surname
About the Kernighans
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Interesting facts about Kernighan
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Kernighans most likely to marry?
What are the most common Kernighan first names?
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Daniel
Mary
Jane
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Common jobs for Kernighans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Kernighans in 1921
Flax Mill Worker
2
Apprentice Dressmaker
1
Confectioner
1
Shop Assistant Optican
1
Soldiers Wife
1
Commmon male occupations for Kernighans in 1921
Bakers Shop Manager
1
Clerk
1
Infant
1
Journeyman Baker
1
Pte
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