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Kerisay Family History

Kerisay 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: Kersey, Kelsay, Kristy, Krizan, Kershaw, Merida, Verity, Yerian

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Where is the Kerisay family from?

You can see how Kerisay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerisay family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Kerisay family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerisay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kerisay families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Kerisay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerisay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kerisay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerisay. For the veterans among your Kerisay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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