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Kirnel Family History

Kirnel 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: Kirner, Kiel, Kerner, Karner, Kiesel, Kirn, Kimmel, Kinne, Kernell

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Where is the Kirnel family from?

You can see how Kirnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirnel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kirnel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirnel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kirnel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirnel 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 29 census records available for the last name Kirnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirnel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kirnel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kirnel. For the veterans among your Kirnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirnel lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Kirnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kirnel in 1987 was 81, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirnel 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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