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Kennert Family History

Kennert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kenner, Kennett, Lennert, Rennert, Dennert, Jenner, Venner, Penner

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Where is the Kennert family from?

You can see how Kennert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kennert family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kennert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Kennert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Kennert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Kennert. For the veterans among your Kennert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Kennert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kennert in 1967 was 71, and 67 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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