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Kerkian Family History

Kerkian 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: Kerkman, Yerian, Kurian, Kervin, Berkman, Kirkman, Kerwin, Kerzman

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Where is the Kerkian family from?

You can see how Kerkian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kerkian families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kerkian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkian 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 34 census records available for the last name Kerkian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkian 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kerkian. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kerkian. For the veterans among your Kerkian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkian lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Kerkian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kerkian in 1978 was 86, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkian 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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