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Kerp Family History

Kerp 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: Karp, Kemp, Kern, Ker, Kerr, Keep, Keip, Kelp, Terp, Kerl

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Where is the Kerp family from?

You can see how Kerp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kerp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Kerp families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Kerp's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kerp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerp 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 Kerp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerp. 35% of Kerp men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Kerp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerp were Truck Driver 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Kerp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Kerp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerp 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Kerp. 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 182 military records available for the last name Kerp. For the veterans among your Kerp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kerp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kerp in 1967 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerp 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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