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Kerlish Family History

Kerlish 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: Klish, Krish, Gerrish, Mellish, Kellis, Gerlich, Perlich, Kulish

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Where is the Kerlish family from?

You can see how Kerlish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerlish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kerlish families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kerlish family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerlish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kerlish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerlish 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 20 census records available for the last name Kerlish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerlish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kerlish. 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 Kerlish. For the veterans among your Kerlish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerlish lifespan?

Average Kerlish life expectancy in 1984 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerlish 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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