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Kerrill Family History

Kerrill 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: Merrill, Perrill, Terrill, Verrill, Ferrill, Kernell, Krill, Cerrillo

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Where is the Kerrill family from?

You can see how Kerrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerrill family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kerrill's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kerrill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerrill 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 113 census records available for the last name Kerrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrill 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kerrill. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kerrill. For the veterans among your Kerrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrill lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Kerrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kerrill in 1974 was 67, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerrill 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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