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Kerneckel Family History

Kerneckel 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: Bernecker, Wernecke, Kenkel, Kernell, Keesecker, Krekel, Broeckel

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Where is the Kerneckel family from?

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

What did your Kerneckel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kerneckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerneckel 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 Kerneckel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kerneckel. For the veterans among your Kerneckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerneckel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kerneckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kerneckel in 1964 was 84, and 58 in 2003.

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