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Kerkwood Family History

Kerkwood 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: Kirkwood, Kerwood, Markwood, Erwood, Lockwood, Henwood, Wormwood

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Where is the Kerkwood family from?

You can see how Kerkwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerkwood families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 28 Kerkwood families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kerkwood's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kerkwood families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkwood 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 Kerkwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kerkwood. 100% of Kerkwood men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerkwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkwood 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Kerkwood. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kerkwood. For the veterans among your Kerkwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkwood lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkwood

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