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Kornitsky Family History

Kornitsky 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: Krenitsky, Kornick, Rudnitsky, Kolinsky, Krinsky, Kominsky, Novitsky

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Where is the Kornitsky family from?

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

What did your Kornitsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Kornitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornitsky 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kornitsky. 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 97 military records available for the last name Kornitsky. For the veterans among your Kornitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornitsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kornitsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kornitsky in 1964 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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