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Kermod Family History

Kermod 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: Kermode, Herod, Kormos, Sermon, Germond, Hermon, Dermody, Kerbow

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Where is the Kermod family from?

You can see how Kermod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermod family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kermod families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kermod families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kermod's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kermod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermod 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 60 census records available for the last name Kermod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermod 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kermod. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kermod. For the veterans among your Kermod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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