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Kerfut Family History

Kerfut 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: Kraut, Kerfoot, Kerst, Krout, Herbst, Rout, Kerker, Kern, Kertz, Ker

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Where is the Kerfut family from?

You can see how Kerfut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerfut family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kerfut families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerfut's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kerfut families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerfut 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 51 census records available for the last name Kerfut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerfut 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kerfut. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kerfut. For the veterans among your Kerfut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerfut lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1977, in the United States, Kerfut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kerfut in 1964 was 73, and 91 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerfut 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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