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Karnelly Family History

Karnelly 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: Carnell, Darnell, Farnell, Kardell, Parnell, Kernell, Varnell

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Where is the Karnelly family from?

You can see how Karnelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnelly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karnelly family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnelly's in USA. California had the highest population of Karnelly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnelly 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 did your Karnelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karnelly. 100% of Karnelly men worked as an Office Boy.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Office Boy
    100%

What Karnelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Karnelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnelly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Karnelly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Karnelly. For the veterans among your Karnelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnelly lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Karnelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karnelly in 1992 was 82, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnelly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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