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Kerkvliet Family History

Kerkvliet 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: Kerker, Kirkley, Kervin, Keckler, Berkeley, Vliet, Bertolet, Kerley

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Where is the Kerkvliet family from?

You can see how Kerkvliet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkvliet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kerkvliet families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kerkvliet's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Kerkvliet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkvliet 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 Kerkvliet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerkvliet. 67% of Kerkvliet men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kerkvliet women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kerkvliet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Kerkvliet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkvliet 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kerkvliet. 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 113 military records available for the last name Kerkvliet. For the veterans among your Kerkvliet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkvliet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kerkvliet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kerkvliet in 1966 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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