This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kerndt family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kerndt Family History

Kerndt 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: Gerndt, Berndt, Kern, Kerner, Wendt, Herdt, Ernst, Kent, Bernat

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kerndt family from?

You can see how Kerndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerndt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerndt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kerndt families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kerndt's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kerndt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerndt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kerndt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerndt. 42% of Kerndt men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Kerndt | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Banker Maid
    17%
  • City Salesman
    17%

What Kerndt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Kerndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerndt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kerndt

Passenger Lists

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Kerndt. 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.

View all Kerndt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Kerndt. For the veterans among your Kerndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kerndt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kerndt family history

Discover More

What is the average Kerndt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kerndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kerndt in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerndt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerndt 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kerndt family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial