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Kerly Family History

Kerly Surname Meaning

variant of Kerley see Carley and Curley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kerly family from?

You can see how Kerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Kerly families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Kerly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kerly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerly. 39% of Kerly men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kerly women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerly were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Kerly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerly 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Kerly. 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 293 military records available for the last name Kerly. For the veterans among your Kerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kerly in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerly 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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