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Kersall Family History

Kersall 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: Kelsall, Persall, Kendall, Kernell, Krall, Edsall, Kerswell, Wersal

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Where is the Kersall family from?

You can see how Kersall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Kersall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kersall families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kersall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kersall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kersall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersall 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kersall. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kersall. For the veterans among your Kersall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersall 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 Kersall

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