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Kernebeck Family History

Kernebeck 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: Kennebeck, Kenefick, Herbeck, Seebeck, Hornbeck, Hardebeck, Krambeck

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Where is the Kernebeck family from?

You can see how Kernebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernebeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kernebeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kernebeck families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kernebeck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kernebeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernebeck 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 75 census records available for the last name Kernebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernebeck 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kernebeck. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kernebeck. For the veterans among your Kernebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernebeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Kernebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kernebeck in 1967 was 53, and 89 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernebeck 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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