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Kerkhove Family History

Kerkhove 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: Kerkhoff, Kehoe, Kermode, Kerker, Berke, Grove, Kershaw, Jerome, Hove

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Where is the Kerkhove family from?

You can see how Kerkhove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkhove family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kerkhove families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Kerkhove families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerkhove's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kerkhove families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkhove 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 Kerkhove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerkhove. 28% of Kerkhove men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kerkhove women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kerkhove family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Kerkhove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkhove 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Kerkhove. 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 97 military records available for the last name Kerkhove. For the veterans among your Kerkhove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkhove lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kerkhove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kerkhove in 1965 was 47, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkhove 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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