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Kernegg Family History

Kernegg 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: Kerner, Kernell, Kernes, Kerney, Kernen, Berner, Kerker, Kern, Cerney

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Where is the Kernegg family from?

You can see how Kernegg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernegg family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kernegg family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernegg's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Kernegg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernegg 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 12 census records available for the last name Kernegg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernegg 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kernegg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kernegg. For the veterans among your Kernegg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernegg lifespan?

Average Kernegg life expectancy in 1979 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernegg 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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