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Kerchival Family History

Kerchival 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: Kercheval, Percival, Marchal, Archibald, Kershaw, Kochevar, Ketcham

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Where is the Kerchival family from?

You can see how Kerchival families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerchival family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerchival families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kerchival family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kerchival's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Kerchival families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerchival 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 254 census records available for the last name Kerchival. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerchival 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kerchival. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kerchival. For the veterans among your Kerchival ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerchival lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Kerchival life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kerchival in 1973 was 61, and 75 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerchival 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.

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