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Kerkenbush Family History

Kerkenbush 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: Quakenbush, Raudenbush, Quackenbush, Ruebush, Dornbush, Kurtenbach

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Where is the Kerkenbush family from?

You can see how Kerkenbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkenbush family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kerkenbush families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkenbush's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kerkenbush families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkenbush 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 Kerkenbush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerkenbush. 100% of Kerkenbush men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kerkenbush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Kerkenbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkenbush 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 Kerkenbush. 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 65 military records available for the last name Kerkenbush. For the veterans among your Kerkenbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkenbush lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kerkenbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kerkenbush in 1967 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkenbush

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkenbush 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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