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Kercewich Family History

Kercewich 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: Gerberich, Berberich, Kerwick, Kessenich, Karpowich, Krech, Kresch

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What did your Kercewich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cobbler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kercewich. 100% of Kercewich men worked as a Cobbler.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cobbler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Kercewich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kercewich 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 Kercewich. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Kercewich. For the veterans among your Kercewich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kercewich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Kercewich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kercewich in 1970 was 87, and 69 in 1990.

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