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Kernessey Family History

Kernessey 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: Fennessey, Hennessey, Pressey, Tennessen, Kerestes, Kersey, Fennessy

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Where is the Kernessey family from?

You can see how Kernessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernessey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kernessey family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernessey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kernessey families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Kernessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernessey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kernessey. 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 Kernessey. For the veterans among your Kernessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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