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Kernell Family History

Kernell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name a compound of an unexplained first element (possibly from a placename) + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Probably also an altered form of English Carnell or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kernell family from?

You can see how Kernell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kernell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Kernell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kernell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kernell families in 1911.
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What did your Kernell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kernell. 47% of Kernell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kernell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kernell were Labor and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Cashier
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kernell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernell 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Kernell. 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 267 military records available for the last name Kernell. For the veterans among your Kernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kernell in 1954 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernell 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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