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Kernicke Family History

Kernicke 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: Wernicke, Bernick, Wernick, Kornick, Pernick, Gericke, Kerwick

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Where is the Kernicke family from?

You can see how Kernicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernicke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kernicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kernicke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernicke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kernicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernicke 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 18 census records available for the last name Kernicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernicke 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kernicke. 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 Kernicke. For the veterans among your Kernicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernicke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Kernicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kernicke in 1973 was 69, and 91 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kernicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernicke 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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