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Kerem Family History

Kerem 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: Karem, Kerker, Kern, Kertz, Ker, Kerner, Kerr, Jerez, Keel, Keim

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kerem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerem 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kerem. 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 military records available for the last name Kerem. For the veterans among your Kerem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerem lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Kerem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kerem in 1988 was 101, and 78 in 2001.

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