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Kornmesser Family History

Kornmesser 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: Kornhauser, Kresser, Messer, Kreiser, Nungesser, Presser, Dresser

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Where is the Kornmesser family from?

You can see how Kornmesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kornmesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kornmesser family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kornmesser's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Kornmesser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kornmesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kornmesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kornmesser. 100% of Kornmesser women worked as a Clerical Work. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Kornmesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornmesser 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kornmesser. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kornmesser. For the veterans among your Kornmesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornmesser lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Kornmesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kornmesser in 1975 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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