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Kehries Family History

Kehries 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: Kehres, Kehrer, Ferries, Kries, Kertes, Gehres, Gehris, Kernes

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Where is the Kehries family from?

You can see how Kehries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehries family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kehries families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehries's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kehries families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehries 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 19 census records available for the last name Kehries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehries 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 Kehries. 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 Kehries. For the veterans among your Kehries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehries lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehries 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 Kehries

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