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Kerss Family History

Kerss Surname Meaning

see Kerse.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kerss family from?

You can see how Kerss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kerss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kerss families living in Herefordshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Kerss's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Kerss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerss 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 Kerss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kerss. 100% of Kerss men worked as a Plumber and 84% of Kerss 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    17%

What Kerss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerss 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Kerss. 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 110 military records available for the last name Kerss. For the veterans among your Kerss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kerss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kerss in 1964 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerss 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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