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Kerkau Family History

Kerkau 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: Kerker, Berka, Kerkman, Kurka, Gereau, Bernau, Kernan, Fernau, Kerman

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Where is the Kerkau family from?

You can see how Kerkau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kerkau families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kerkau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkau 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 Kerkau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerkau. 100% of Kerkau women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kerkau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Kerkau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkau 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kerkau. 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 81 military records available for the last name Kerkau. For the veterans among your Kerkau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kerkau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kerkau in 1963 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkau 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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