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Kerksieck Family History

Kerksieck 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, Kerker, Merrick, Bernick, Karasik, Krick

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Where is the Kerksieck family from?

You can see how Kerksieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerksieck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kerksieck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kerksieck families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kerksieck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kerksieck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerksieck 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 Kerksieck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerksieck. 100% of Kerksieck men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Kerksieck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Kerksieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerksieck 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kerksieck. 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 178 military records available for the last name Kerksieck. For the veterans among your Kerksieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerksieck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kerksieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerksieck in 1965 was 82, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerksieck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerksieck 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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