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Kerkley Family History

Kerkley 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: Kirkley, Kerley, Berkley, Merkley, Kerker, Berley, Beckley, Berkey

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Where is the Kerkley family from?

You can see how Kerkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Kerkley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kerkley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkley 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 Kerkley ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kerkley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Kerkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkley 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kerkley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kerkley. For the veterans among your Kerkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Kerkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kerkley in 1972 was 66, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkley 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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