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Kornder Family History

Kornder 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: Korner, Horner, Corner, Kinder, Kerner, Karner, Borner, Koerner

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Where is the Kornder family from?

You can see how Kornder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kornder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kornder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kornder family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kornder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kornder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kornder 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 Kornder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kornder. 56% of Kornder men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farm
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    23%

What Kornder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Kornder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornder 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Kornder. 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 228 military records available for the last name Kornder. For the veterans among your Kornder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornder lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kornder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kornder in 1957 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kornder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kornder 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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