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Kerrethers Family History

Kerrethers 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: Carruthers, Carrothers, Carrithers, Desrochers, Berreth, Kretzer

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Where is the Kerrethers family from?

You can see how Kerrethers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrethers family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Kerrethers family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerrethers's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kerrethers families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Kerrethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrethers 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kerrethers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerrethers. For the veterans among your Kerrethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrethers lifespan?

Average Kerrethers life expectancy in 1986 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerrethers 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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