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Kerish Family History

Kerish 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: Krish, Berish, Kersh, Klish, Perich, Drish, Borish, Barish, Klemish

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Where is the Kerish family from?

You can see how Kerish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Kerish families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kerish's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kerish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerish 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 Kerish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerish. 100% of Kerish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kerish women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kerish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Kerish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerish 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kerish. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kerish. For the veterans among your Kerish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kerish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kerish in 1964 was 48, and 58 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerish 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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