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Kerkwor Family History

Kerkwor 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, Kerner, Kerr, Perko, Vernor, Keckler, Kerkhoff, Kirkwood

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Where is the Kerkwor family from?

You can see how Kerkwor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkwor family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Kerkwor families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerkwor's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kerkwor families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Kerkwor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkwor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kerkwor. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerkwor. For the veterans among your Kerkwor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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