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Kere Family History

Kere 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: Kern, Ker, Kerr, Kure, Pere, Gere, Kerl, Kee, Kerce, Dore

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Where is the Kere family from?

You can see how Kere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Kere families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kere's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kere ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kere. 60% of Kere men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Kere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kere 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Kere. 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 389 military records available for the last name Kere. For the veterans among your Kere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kere lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Kere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kere in 1987 was 77, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kere 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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