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Kerrey Family History

Kerrey 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: Kersey, Kerley, Kerry, Kerney, Berrey, Berry, Terry, Merry, Kerker

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Where is the Kerrey family from?

You can see how Kerrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Kerrey families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Kerrey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kerrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerrey 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 Kerrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerrey. 36% of Kerrey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kerrey women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kerrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrey 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Kerrey. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kerrey. For the veterans among your Kerrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kerrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kerrey in 1970 was 70, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerrey 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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