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Kernechel Family History

Kernechel 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: Kernell, Kerscher, Kerschen, Henschel, Fenchel, Bernecker, Prechel

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Where is the Kernechel family from?

You can see how Kernechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernechel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kernechel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernechel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kernechel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernechel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kernechel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Kernechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernechel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kernechel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kernechel. For the veterans among your Kernechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernechel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kernechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kernechel in 1967 was 78, and 100 in 2002.

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