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Kerbyson Family History

Kerbyson 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: Herbison, Kenyon, Person, Merson, Kelson, Bryson, Nerison, Karlson

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Where is the Kerbyson family from?

You can see how Kerbyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerbyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerbyson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Kerbyson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Kerbyson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kerbyson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerbyson 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 Kerbyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerbyson. 50% of Kerbyson 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
    50%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    50%

What Kerbyson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Kerbyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerbyson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kerbyson. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kerbyson. For the veterans among your Kerbyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerbyson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kerbyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kerbyson in 1964 was 69, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerbyson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerbyson 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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