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Kehrus Family History

Kehrus 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: Kehres, Kehr, Petrus, Kehrer, Kearns, Mehus, Kehs, Kahrs, Vehrs

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Where is the Kehrus family from?

You can see how Kehrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehrus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kehrus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehrus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kehrus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehrus 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 11 census records available for the last name Kehrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehrus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kehrus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kehrus. For the veterans among your Kehrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehrus lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehrus

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