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Kernstock Family History

Kernstock 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: Weinstock, Rebstock, Binstock, Sengstock, Bienstock, Estock

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Where is the Kernstock family from?

You can see how Kernstock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernstock family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kernstock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kernstock families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kernstock's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kernstock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernstock 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 Kernstock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kernstock. 45% of Kernstock men worked as an Operator and 59% of Kernstock women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kernstock were Labor and Farmer.

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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

  • Operator
    45%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    59%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Kernstock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Kernstock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernstock 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kernstock. 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 473 military records available for the last name Kernstock. For the veterans among your Kernstock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernstock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kernstock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kernstock in 1966 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kernstock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernstock 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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