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Kereke Family History

Kereke 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: Kreke, Kerekes, Kerker, Berke, Terek, Krekel, Herek, Serene, Kezele

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Where is the Kereke family from?

You can see how Kereke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kereke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kereke family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Kereke's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Kereke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kereke 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 18 census records available for the last name Kereke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kereke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kereke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kereke. For the veterans among your Kereke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kereke lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1991, in the United States, Kereke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kereke in 1989 was 85, and 76 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kereke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kereke 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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