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Kornthal Family History

Kornthal 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: Bernthal, Korthals, Lowenthal, Koral, Portal, Rosenthal, Kornegay

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Where is the Kornthal family from?

You can see how Kornthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kornthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kornthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kornthal family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kornthal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kornthal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kornthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kornthal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Kornthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornthal 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kornthal. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kornthal. For the veterans among your Kornthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornthal lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Kornthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kornthal in 1973 was 73, and 80 in 1981.

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