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Kerkan Family History

Kerkan 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: Kerkman, Kernan, Kerman, German, Kerker, Karman, Verran, Kern, Berman

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Where is the Kerkan family from?

You can see how Kerkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kerkan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kerkan families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kerkan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerkan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkan 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 Kerkan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerkan. 60% of Kerkan men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kerkan women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerkan were Baker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Baker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Kerkan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Kerkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kerkan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kerkan. For the veterans among your Kerkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kerkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kerkan in 1970 was 32, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkan 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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