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Kornitzky Family History

Kornitzky 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: Konitzer, Kornick, Krenitsky, Kopitzke, Karnitz, Gornik, Karnik

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Where is the Kornitzky family from?

You can see how Kornitzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kornitzky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kornitzky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kornitzky families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kornitzky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kornitzky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kornitzky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Kornitzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornitzky 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Kornitzky. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kornitzky. For the veterans among your Kornitzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornitzky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kornitzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kornitzky in 1964 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kornitzky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kornitzky 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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