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Kerkhof Family History

Kerkhof Surname Meaning

Dutch Flemish and North German: variant of Kerkhoff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kerkhof family from?

You can see how Kerkhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkhof family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kerkhof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kerkhof families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkhof's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kerkhof families in 1880.
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What did your Kerkhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerkhof. 43% of Kerkhof 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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

What Kerkhof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Kerkhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkhof 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kerkhof. 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 138 military records available for the last name Kerkhof. For the veterans among your Kerkhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkhof lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kerkhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kerkhof in 1945 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkhof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkhof 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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