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Keroe Family History

Keroe 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: Kehoe, Kerce, Herod, Heron, Kerker, Kern, Berke, Kron, Mero, Krol

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Where is the Keroe family from?

You can see how Keroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keroe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keroe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Keroe families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Keroe's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Keroe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keroe 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 34 census records available for the last name Keroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keroe 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 Keroe. 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 23 military records available for the last name Keroe. For the veterans among your Keroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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