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Kernells Family History

Kernells 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, Kennelly, Kernes, Kennell, Pernell, Fennell, Cornell

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Where is the Kernells family from?

You can see how Kernells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernells family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kernells families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kernells families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernells's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kernells families in 1880.
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What did your Kernells ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Kernells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernells 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kernells. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kernells. For the veterans among your Kernells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernells lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kernells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kernells in 1966 was 66, and 83 in 2002.

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