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Kerriff Family History

Kerriff 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: Sherriff, Kerrick, Herrick, Herring, Merrick, Ferrier, Reiff

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Where is the Kerriff family from?

You can see how Kerriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerriff family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kerriff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerriff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerriff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerriff 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 12 census records available for the last name Kerriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerriff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kerriff. 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 Kerriff. For the veterans among your Kerriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerriff lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerriff 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerriff

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