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Kerksick Family History

Kerksick 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: Kerwick, Kerrick, Herrick, Merrick, Bernick, Karasik, Krick, Derrick

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Where is the Kerksick family from?

You can see how Kerksick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerksick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kerksick families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kerksick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kerksick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerksick 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 193 census records available for the last name Kerksick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerksick 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kerksick. 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 63 military records available for the last name Kerksick. For the veterans among your Kerksick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerksick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kerksick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kerksick in 1965 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerksick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerksick 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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