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Kerken Family History

Kerken 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, Gerken, Berken, Kernen, Kerkes, Kern, Berke, Kenkel, Kerner

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Where is the Kerken family from?

You can see how Kerken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kerken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kerken families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerken's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerken 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 128 census records available for the last name Kerken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerken 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kerken. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kerken. For the veterans among your Kerken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Kerken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kerken in 1972 was 78, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerken 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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