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Kernst Family History

Kernst Surname 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: Ernst, Kerst, Kerns, Herbst, Kunst, Kern, Ernest, Kerner, Kent, Bernat

97	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
44	Immigration Records
95	Census and Voter Lists
14	Member Trees

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Where is the Kernst family from?

You can see how Kernst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kernst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kernst families living in Missouri. This was about 93% of all the recorded Kernst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kernst families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Kernst family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 95 census records available for the last name Kernst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernst census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Kernst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Kernst. For the veterans among your Kernst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernst lifespan?

Average Kernst life expectancy in 1994 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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Kernst Surname Meaning

Where is the Kernst family from?

What Kernst family records will you find?

What is the average Kernst lifespan?

Average Kernst life expectancy in 1994 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

Kernst Family History

Kernst Surname Meaning

255 record(s) for Kernst

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Where is the Kernst family from?

What Kernst family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

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What is the average Kernst lifespan?

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Kernst Surname Meaning

255 record(s) for Kernst

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Where is the Kernst family from?

What Kernst family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Kernst family history

What is the average Kernst lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kernst family tree

Search for another surname