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Kerruish Family History

Kerruish Surname Meaning

reduced form of Gaelic *Mac Fhearghúis ‘son of Fearghús’; see Fergus and compare Ferguson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kerruish family from?

You can see how Kerruish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerruish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerruish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Kerruish families living in Isle of Man. This was about 66% of all the recorded Kerruish's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kerruish families in 1891.
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What did your Kerruish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerruish. 100% of Kerruish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 731 immigration records available for the last name Kerruish. 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 399 military records available for the last name Kerruish. For the veterans among your Kerruish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerruish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kerruish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kerruish in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerruish 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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