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Kerla Family History

Kerla 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: Perla, Kerl, Serra, Kern, Vela, Karl, Keil, Kertz, Ker, Cerda

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Where is the Kerla family from?

You can see how Kerla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kerla families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerla's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kerla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerla 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 69 census records available for the last name Kerla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerla 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kerla. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kerla. For the veterans among your Kerla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerla lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Kerla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kerla in 1976 was 29, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerla 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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