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Kerider Family History

Kerider 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: Krider, Kerker, Rider, Herder, Kerner, Strider, Keiper, Heider

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Where is the Kerider family from?

You can see how Kerider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerider family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerider family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerider's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerider families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerider 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 25 census records available for the last name Kerider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerider 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 Kerider. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kerider. For the veterans among your Kerider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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