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Kerckhove Family History

Kerckhove 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: Kerkhoff, Kirchhofer, Ercole, Kirchhoff, Eckhoff, Eickhoff, Kehoe

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Where is the Kerckhove family from?

You can see how Kerckhove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerckhove family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kerckhove families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Kerckhove families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerckhove's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerckhove families in 1891.
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What did your Kerckhove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerckhove. 34% of Kerckhove men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    34%
  • Delivery Truck Driver
    34%
  • Sign Service Man
    34%

What Kerckhove family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Kerckhove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerckhove 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Kerckhove. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kerckhove. For the veterans among your Kerckhove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerckhove lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kerckhove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kerckhove in 1963 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerckhove 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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