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Kernau Family History

Kernau 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: Bernau, Kernan, Fernau, Kern, Kerner, Cerna, Perna, Bernat, Keenan

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Where is the Kernau family from?

You can see how Kernau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kernau families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernau's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kernau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Kernau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Kernau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernau 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kernau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kernau. For the veterans among your Kernau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernau lifespan?

Average Kernau life expectancy in 1982 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kernau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernau 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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