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Kernels Family History

Kernels 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: Kernell, Kernes, Kerner, Bertels, Karnes, Ternes, Kennel, Kornely

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Where is the Kernels family from?

You can see how Kernels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernels family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kernels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kernels family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernels's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kernels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernels 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 did your Kernels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kernels. 100% of Kernels men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kernels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Kernels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernels 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kernels. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kernels. For the veterans among your Kernels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kernels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kernels in 1963 was 54, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kernels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernels 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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