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Keryte Family History

Keryte 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: Keyte, Kertz, Korte, Berte, Kersten, Kerth, Kerst, Kertes, Keyt, Kyte

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Where is the Keryte family from?

You can see how Keryte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keryte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keryte family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Keryte's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Keryte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keryte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keryte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keryte. 100% of Keryte men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Keryte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Keryte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keryte 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 Keryte. 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 79 military records available for the last name Keryte. For the veterans among your Keryte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keryte lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Keryte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Keryte in 1950 was 44, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keryte 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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