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Kerma Family History

Kerma 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: Lerma, Kerman, Verma, German, Kemp, Serra, Karman, Kern, Kertz

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Where is the Kerma family from?

You can see how Kerma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerma family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kerma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kerma family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerma's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Kerma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerma 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 430 census records available for the last name Kerma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerma 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Kerma. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kerma. For the veterans among your Kerma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Kerma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kerma in 1969 was 70, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerma 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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