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Kerkund Family History

Kerkund 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: Okerlund, Kerker, Kern, Kirkland, Berland, Verdun, Ferland, Kervin

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Where is the Kerkund family from?

You can see how Kerkund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkund family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kerkund families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Kerkund families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkund's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kerkund families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Kerkund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkund 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kerkund. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerkund. For the veterans among your Kerkund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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