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Kerkor Family History

Kerkor 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, Kerner, Kerr, Perko, Vernor, Berko, Kelker, Kerper, Kirker

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Where is the Kerkor family from?

You can see how Kerkor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerkor families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kerkor family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kerkor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkor 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 Kerkor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkor 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kerkor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kerkor. For the veterans among your Kerkor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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