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Kerl Family History

Kerl Name Meaning

German: status name from Middle Low German kerl ‘(free)man (of non-aristocratic descent)’ Middle High German kerl(e) karl(e) ‘man lover chap’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karl, Kell, Keil, Kern, Perl, Kehl, Gehl, Gell, Berl, Kerr

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Where is the Kerl family from?

You can see how Kerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kerl families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kerl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kerl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerl. 100% of Kerl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kerl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Kerl. For the veterans among your Kerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kerl in 1961 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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