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Korner Family History

Korner Surname Meaning

German (also Körner): see Koerner.

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


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Where is the Korner family from?

You can see how Korner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Korner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Korner families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Korner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Korner families in 1911.
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What did your Korner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Korner. 100% of Korner men worked as a Merchant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

What Korner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Korner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korner 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Korner. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Korner. For the veterans among your Korner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Korner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Korner in 1953 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Korner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korner 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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