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Kerpatrick Family History

Kerpatrick 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: Kilpatrick, Kirkpatrick, Patrick, Gilpatrick, Deatrick, Kerrick

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Where is the Kerpatrick family from?

You can see how Kerpatrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerpatrick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerpatrick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Kerpatrick families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kerpatrick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kerpatrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerpatrick 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 Kerpatrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerpatrick. 100% of Kerpatrick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kerpatrick women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Kerpatrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerpatrick 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kerpatrick. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kerpatrick. For the veterans among your Kerpatrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerpatrick lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerpatrick 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerpatrick

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