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Kerkeck Family History

Kerkeck 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, Herbeck, Kerwick, Kerrick, Verbeck, Kerkes, Herrick, Berke

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Where is the Kerkeck family from?

You can see how Kerkeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kerkeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kerkeck families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkeck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kerkeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkeck 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 41 census records available for the last name Kerkeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkeck 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kerkeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerkeck. For the veterans among your Kerkeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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