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Kerkela Family History

Kerkela 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, Kenkel, Kernell, Korpela, Koskela, Merkel, Perkel, Berkel

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Where is the Kerkela family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerkela. 60% of Kerkela men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Kerkela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Kerkela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkela 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kerkela. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kerkela. For the veterans among your Kerkela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkela lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2000, in the United States, Kerkela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerkela in 1951 was 54, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkela 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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