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Kerister Family History

Kerister 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: Keister, Kempster, Meister, Kerestes, Gerster, Register, Kister

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Where is the Kerister family from?

You can see how Kerister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerister family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerister's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerister families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerister 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 16 census records available for the last name Kerister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerister 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kerister. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kerister. For the veterans among your Kerister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerister lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Kerister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kerister in 1973 was 68, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerister 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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