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Kerby Family History

Kerby Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kirby.

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


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Where is the Kerby family from?

You can see how Kerby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 366 Kerby families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kerby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerby families in 1891.
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What did your Kerby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kerby. 14% of Kerby men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Kerby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerby were Builders Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Kerby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerby 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Kerby. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Kerby. For the veterans among your Kerby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerby lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kerby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kerby in 1952 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerby 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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