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Kerkhoff Family History

Kerkhoff Surname Meaning

North German Dutch and Flemish: topographic name for someone who lived by a churchyard Middle Low German kerkhof Middle Dutch kerchof.

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


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Where is the Kerkhoff family from?

You can see how Kerkhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkhoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kerkhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Kerkhoff families living in Warwickshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kerkhoff's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Kerkhoff families in 1891.
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What did your Kerkhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerkhoff. 82% of Kerkhoff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Chemist Assistant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kerkhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkhoff 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Kerkhoff. 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 667 military records available for the last name Kerkhoff. For the veterans among your Kerkhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkhoff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kerkhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kerkhoff in 1954 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkhoff 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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