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Kernisch Family History

Kernisch 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: Harnisch, Reinisch, Krisch, Benisch, Kersch, Heinisch, Kirsch

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Where is the Kernisch family from?

You can see how Kernisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kernisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kernisch families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernisch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kernisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernisch 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 8 census records available for the last name Kernisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernisch 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kernisch. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kernisch. For the veterans among your Kernisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernisch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernisch 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kernisch

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