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Kerkum Family History

Kerkum 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, Beckum, Lerum, Krum, Kortum, Forkum, Bergum, Corkum, Kellum

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Where is the Kerkum family from?

You can see how Kerkum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerkum families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kerkum family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kerkum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkum 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 39 census records available for the last name Kerkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkum 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kerkum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kerkum. For the veterans among your Kerkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkum lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkum

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