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Kerthley Family History

Kerthley 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: Keithley, Keathley, Keighley, Kerley, Worthley, Keatley, Keithly

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Where is the Kerthley family from?

You can see how Kerthley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerthley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerthley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kerthley families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerthley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kerthley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kerthley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerthley 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 Kerthley. 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 military records available for the last name Kerthley. For the veterans among your Kerthley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerthley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerthley

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