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Kernard Family History

Kernard 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: Bernard, Kennard, Leonard, Reynard, Bernhard, Kerner, Gerard

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Where is the Kernard family from?

You can see how Kernard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kernard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kernard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kernard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kernard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kernard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kernard 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 238 census records available for the last name Kernard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kernard 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kernard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kernard. For the veterans among your Kernard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kernard lifespan?

Average Kernard life expectancy in 1993 was 100 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kernard 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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