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Kerk Family History

Kerk Surname Meaning

see Kirk.

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


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Where is the Kerk family from?

You can see how Kerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 50 Kerk families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kerk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kerk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerk 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 Kerk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerk. 18% of Kerk men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Kerk women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerk were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Kerk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kerk. 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 507 military records available for the last name Kerk. For the veterans among your Kerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Kerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kerk in 1973 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerk 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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