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Kerce Family History

Kerce Surname Meaning

Variant of Kierce a surname of presumably Irish origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kerce family from?

You can see how Kerce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kerce families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kerce's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerce families in 1891.
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What did your Kerce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerce. 28% of Kerce men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kerce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerce 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Kerce. 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 398 military records available for the last name Kerce. For the veterans among your Kerce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerce lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kerce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kerce in 1944 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerce 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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