Jacob Kern 1657–1731
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Kern in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
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Biography
In 1657, Jacob Kern entered the world in Reutigen, Canton, Bern, Switzerland, born to jacob kern 9ggf and catharina magdalena hermaennin 9ggm. Jacob Kern married anna regina zimmermann, and had children including anna catharina kern, anna elisabetha kern, anna magdalena kern, christophel henrich kern, johann georg kern, johann jacob kern, johannes kern, maria regina catharina kern. Jacob Kern passed away in 1731 in Schoenau, Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Kern
This ancestor line traces from Reutigen, Bern Canton, Switzerland (1628) to Reutigen, Canton, Bern, Switzerland (1657) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jacob Kern (1657–1731) was born in Reutigen, Canton, Bern, Switzerland and died in Schoenau, Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jacob Kern's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record