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Kerke Family History

Kerke 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, Berke, Jerke, Yerke, Gerke, Keske, Kerkes, Kerce, Kern, Kaake

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Where is the Kerke family from?

You can see how Kerke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kerke families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Kerke family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kerke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Kerke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerke 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Kerke. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kerke. For the veterans among your Kerke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Kerke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kerke in 1964 was 60, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerke 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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