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Keri Family History

Keri Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Kéri): habitational name from a shortened form of a placename such as Alkér, Felkér, Hajmáskér, Ipolykér, or Szamoskér, all of which incorporate the tribal name Këri based on këri ‘large’.

Indian (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu): Kamma (agrarian) name meaning ‘street’ in the Nilgiri Mountains.

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


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Where is the Keri family from?

You can see how Keri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keri family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keri families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Keri families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Keri's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keri families in 1891.
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What did your Keri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keri. 31% of Keri men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Keri women worked as an Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keri 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Keri. 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 238 military records available for the last name Keri. For the veterans among your Keri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keri lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Keri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Keri in 1965 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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