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Kornelsen Family History

Kornelsen 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: Cornelsen, Cornelson, Arnesen, Torkelson, Morgensen, Tonnesen

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Where is the Kornelsen family from?

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

What did your Kornelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kornelsen. 60% of Kornelsen 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Kornelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornelsen 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Kornelsen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kornelsen. For the veterans among your Kornelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornelsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kornelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kornelsen in 1966 was 77, and 47 in 2004.

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