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Kernberger Family History

Kernberger 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: Leinberger, Ernsberger, Hornberger, Weinberger, Nurnberger, Herberger

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Where is the Kernberger family from?

You can see how Kernberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kernberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kernberger family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kernberger's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kernberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kernberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Kernberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernberger 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kernberger. 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 81 military records available for the last name Kernberger. For the veterans among your Kernberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Kernberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kernberger in 1964 was 86, and 59 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernberger 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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