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Kerling Family History

Kerling 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: Herling, Keeling, Werling, Berling, Erling, Gerling, Kelling, Kerlin

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Where is the Kerling family from?

You can see how Kerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Kerling families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kerling's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kerling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerling 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 Kerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerling. 28% of Kerling men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Kerling women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerling were Knitter and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Knitter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%

What Kerling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerling 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Kerling. 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 549 military records available for the last name Kerling. For the veterans among your Kerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kerling in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerling 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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