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Kerol Family History

Kerol 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: Krol, Karol, Kerl, Korol, Herod, Kral, Heron, Kern, Kron, Mero

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Where is the Kerol family from?

You can see how Kerol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerol family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kerol's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kerol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerol 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 51 census records available for the last name Kerol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerol 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kerol. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kerol. For the veterans among your Kerol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerol lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Kerol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kerol in 1974 was 73, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerol 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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