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Kerlack Family History

Kerlack 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: Krack, Bellack, Gerlach, Kerwick, Perlick, Sedlack, Kerrick, Gerlock

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Where is the Kerlack family from?

You can see how Kerlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerlack family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kerlack family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerlack's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kerlack families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Kerlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerlack 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kerlack. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kerlack. For the veterans among your Kerlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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