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Kerkow Family History

Kerkow 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: Berkow, Kerbow, Kerker, Perko, Kellow, Berko, Gerow, Merrow, Karow

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Where is the Kerkow family from?

You can see how Kerkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerkow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Kerkow families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kerkow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kerkow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kerkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerkow. 48% of Kerkow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kerkow women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Patent Attorney
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kerkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkow 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Kerkow. 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 302 military records available for the last name Kerkow. For the veterans among your Kerkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkow lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Kerkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kerkow in 1949 was 32, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerkow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkow 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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