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Kerim Family History

Kerim 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: Keim, Karim, Krim, Kerin, Kim, Prim, Kern, Keil, Kertz, Ker

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Where is the Kerim family from?

You can see how Kerim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Kerim families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Kerim families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerim's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Kerim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Kerim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerim 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Kerim. 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 58 military records available for the last name Kerim. For the veterans among your Kerim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerim lifespan?

Average Kerim life expectancy in 1983 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerim 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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