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Kerbotson Family History

Kerbotson 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: Berntson, Ibbotson, Herbison, Herbertson, Tronson, Keeton, Kenton

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Where is the Kerbotson family from?

You can see how Kerbotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerbotson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Kerbotson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kerbotson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kerbotson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerbotson 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 Kerbotson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coat Finisher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerbotson. 100% of Kerbotson women worked as a Coat Finisher.

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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

  • Coat Finisher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Kerbotson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerbotson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kerbotson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kerbotson. For the veterans among your Kerbotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerbotson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerbotson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerbotson

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