Origins of the Kernohan surname
About the Kernohans
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Interesting facts about Kernohan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Kernohans most likely to marry?
Weinborns
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What are the most common Kernohan first names?
John
James
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Kernohans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Kernohans in 1921
Servent Domestic
2
Boot Shopkeeper
1
Cleaner
1
Confectioners Assistant
1
Cotton Weaver
1
Commmon male occupations for Kernohans in 1921
Able Seaman
10
Gas Stoker
7
General Labourer
4
Coal Miner Hewer
3
Labourer General
3
