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Kernea Family History

Kernea Name 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: Kerner, Kernes, Kerney, Kernen, Berner, Kerker, Kern, Cerney, Kenner

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Where is the Kernea family from?

You can see how Kernea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kernea family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernea's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kernea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kernea ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kernea ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kernea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernea 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kernea. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Kernea. For the veterans among your Kernea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernea lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kernea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kernea in 1967 was 58, and 18 in 2004.

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