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Kerchley Family History

Kerchley 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: Keighley, Beachley, Kerley, Kercher, Reichley, Keithley, Kerchner

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Where is the Kerchley family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerchley 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 14 census records available for the last name Kerchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerchley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kerchley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kerchley. For the veterans among your Kerchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerchley lifespan?

Average Kerchley life expectancy in 1976 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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