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Kersy Family History

Kersy 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: Kersey, Kersh, Kerst, Kerry, Kerby, Berry, Terry, Merry, Kern, Dery

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Where is the Kersy family from?

You can see how Kersy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kersy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Kersy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kersy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kersy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersy 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 Kersy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kersy. 50% of Kersy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kersy women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kersy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Kersy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kersy. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kersy. For the veterans among your Kersy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersy lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Kersy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kersy in 1975 was 83, and 77 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kersy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersy 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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