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Kerkeby Family History

Kerkeby 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: Kirkeby, Kerker, Berkey, Kersey, Berkery, Kerley, Kirkey, Perkey

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Where is the Kerkeby family from?

You can see how Kerkeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkeby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerkeby family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkeby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kerkeby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkeby 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 101 census records available for the last name Kerkeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkeby 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kerkeby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kerkeby. For the veterans among your Kerkeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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