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Kerkof Family History

Kerkof 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: Kerker, Perko, Kerkhoff, Berko, Ferko, Berkow, Kerbow, Kerbo, Herko

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Where is the Kerkof family from?

You can see how Kerkof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kerkof families living in Washington. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kerkof's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Kerkof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kerkof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kerkof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkof 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kerkof. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kerkof. For the veterans among your Kerkof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkof lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kerkof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerkof in 1966 was 61, and 88 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkof 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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