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Kerkin Family History

Kerkin Surname Meaning

unexplained; perhaps to be associated with Gerken.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kerkin family from?

You can see how Kerkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Kerkin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kerkin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kerkin families in 1911.
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What did your Kerkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kerkin. 100% of Kerkin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kerkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kerkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkin 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Kerkin. 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 82 military records available for the last name Kerkin. For the veterans among your Kerkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1973, in the United States, Kerkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kerkin in 1966 was 83, and 77 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkin 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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