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Kerkus Family History

Kerkus 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: Kerkes, Kerker, Fergus, Berkes, Wirkus, Barkus, Perkes, Kerekes

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Where is the Kerkus family from?

You can see how Kerkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerkus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kerkus families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkus's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kerkus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Kerkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkus 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kerkus. 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 Kerkus. For the veterans among your Kerkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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