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Keresey Family History

Keresey Surname Meaning

see Kersey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keresey family from?

You can see how Keresey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keresey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keresey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Keresey families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Keresey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keresey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keresey 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 Keresey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keresey. 34% of Keresey men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cost Accountant
    34%

What Keresey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keresey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keresey 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Keresey. 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 217 military records available for the last name Keresey. For the veterans among your Keresey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keresey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keresey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keresey in 1962 was 68, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keresey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keresey 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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