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Kerlec Family History

Kerlec 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: Kerley, Keller, Kerker, Berley, Kerner, Merle, Kenley, Keeler, Keeley

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Where is the Kerlec family from?

You can see how Kerlec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerlec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerlec families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kerlec families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerlec's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kerlec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerlec 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 33 census records available for the last name Kerlec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerlec 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kerlec. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kerlec. For the veterans among your Kerlec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerlec lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kerlec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kerlec in 1971 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerlec 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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