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Kerfus Family History

Kerfus 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: Fergus, Kraus, Korus, Kerans, Kertes, Kordus, Kerns, Serbus, Jeffus

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Where is the Kerfus family from?

You can see how Kerfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerfus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kerfus family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerfus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kerfus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Kerfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerfus 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 immigration records available for the last name Kerfus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kerfus. For the veterans among your Kerfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerfus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Kerfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kerfus in 1974 was 74, and 52 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerfus 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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