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Kernodle Family History

Kernodle Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Knodel or Knödel (see Knodel) or of Kerndl a diminutive of Kern.

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


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Where is the Kernodle family from?

You can see how Kernodle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernodle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kernodle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kernodle families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernodle's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kernodle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernodle 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 Kernodle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kernodle. 28% of Kernodle men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kernodle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kernodle were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Kernodle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kernodle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernodle 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Kernodle. 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 970 military records available for the last name Kernodle. For the veterans among your Kernodle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernodle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kernodle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kernodle in 1947 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernodle 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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