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Kernich Family History

Kernich 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: Bernick, Wernick, Perich, Kornick, Perpich, Krich, Gerich, Gerlich

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Where is the Kernich family from?

You can see how Kernich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kernich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kernich family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernich's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Kernich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kernich ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Kernich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernich 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kernich. 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 70 military records available for the last name Kernich. For the veterans among your Kernich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kernich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kernich in 1969 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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