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Kerkpatrick Family History

Kerkpatrick 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: Kirkpatrick, Kilpatrick, Patrick, Fitzpatrick, Gilpatrick, Deatrick

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Where is the Kerkpatrick family from?

You can see how Kerkpatrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkpatrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerkpatrick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Kerkpatrick families living in Northumberland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kerkpatrick's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Kerkpatrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkpatrick 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 Kerkpatrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerkpatrick. 100% of Kerkpatrick 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kerkpatrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkpatrick 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Kerkpatrick. 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 95 military records available for the last name Kerkpatrick. For the veterans among your Kerkpatrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkpatrick lifespan?

Average Kerkpatrick life expectancy in 1988 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkpatrick 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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