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Kerkove Family History

Kerkove 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: Kermode, Kerker, Berke, Grove, Jerome, Perko, Kerkhoff, Krone, Berko

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Where is the Kerkove family from?

You can see how Kerkove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkove family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kerkove families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerkove's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kerkove families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkove surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kerkove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerkove. 34% of Kerkove men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kerkove women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerkove were Farmer and Office Work.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Office Work
    40%

What Kerkove family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Kerkove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkove 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kerkove. 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 65 military records available for the last name Kerkove. For the veterans among your Kerkove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkove lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kerkove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kerkove in 1965 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkove 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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