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Kornmann Family History

Kornmann 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: Kormann, Kornman, Bornmann, Kohlmann, Karmann, Borgmann, Portmann

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Where is the Kornmann family from?

You can see how Kornmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kornmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kornmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Kornmann families living in Maryland. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kornmann's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kornmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kornmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kornmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kornmann. 38% of Kornmann men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kornmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornmann 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Kornmann. 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 884 military records available for the last name Kornmann. For the veterans among your Kornmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kornmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kornmann in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

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