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Kerpa Family History

Kerpa 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: Kempa, Serpa, Karp, Kemp, Serra, Kern, Kertz, Ker, Perla, Cerda

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Where is the Kerpa family from?

You can see how Kerpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerpa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerpa family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerpa's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerpa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerpa 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 54 census records available for the last name Kerpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerpa 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Kerpa. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kerpa. For the veterans among your Kerpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerpa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Kerpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kerpa in 1969 was 66, and 73 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerpa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerpa 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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