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Kerey Family History

Kerey 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: Kersey, Krey, Kerley, Kerry, Korey, Kerby, Kerney, Berry, Rey, Carey

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Where is the Kerey family from?

You can see how Kerey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Kerey families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kerey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kerey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Kerey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerey. 60% of Kerey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kerey women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    60%
  • Helper
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Kerey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Kerey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kerey. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kerey. For the veterans among your Kerey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Kerey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kerey in 1963 was 82, and 70 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerey 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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