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Kermy Family History

Kermy 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: Kerry, Kerby, Berry, Kemp, Terry, Merry, Kern, Dery, Percy, Leroy

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Where is the Kermy family from?

You can see how Kermy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kermy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kermy family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kermy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kermy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermy 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 79 census records available for the last name Kermy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kermy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kermy. For the veterans among your Kermy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermy lifespan?

Average Kermy life expectancy in 1971 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermy 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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