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Keracher Family History

Keracher 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: Kerscher, Kercher, Keicher, Vercher, Kacher, Kracker, Ketcher

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Where is the Keracher family from?

You can see how Keracher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keracher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Keracher families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Keracher families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Keracher's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Keracher families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keracher 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 149 census records available for the last name Keracher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keracher 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Keracher. 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 19 military records available for the last name Keracher. For the veterans among your Keracher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keracher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Keracher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Keracher in 1962 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keracher 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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