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Kornsey Family History

Kornsey 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: Torney, Dorney, Kinsey, Korosec, Hornsby, Corney, Horney, Forney

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Where is the Kornsey family from?

You can see how Kornsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kornsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kornsey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kornsey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kornsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kornsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kornsey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kornsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornsey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kornsey. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kornsey. For the veterans among your Kornsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornsey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Kornsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kornsey in 1983 was 62, and 79 in 2002.

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