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Kerastas Family History

Kerastas 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: Kerestes, Kraska, Kershaw, Karlstad, Mestas, Krass, Kurata, Anastas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerastas 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 17 census records available for the last name Kerastas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerastas 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kerastas. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Kerastas. For the veterans among your Kerastas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerastas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Kerastas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kerastas in 1972 was 46, and 66 in 1994.

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