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Kerrby Family History

Kerrby 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, Kearby, Berry, Terry, Merry, Ferry, Kerr, Perry, Derry

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Where is the Kerrby family from?

You can see how Kerrby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerrby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kerrby families living in Virginia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kerrby's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kerrby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerrby 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 19 census records available for the last name Kerrby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kerrby. 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 Kerrby. For the veterans among your Kerrby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrby lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Kerrby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kerrby in 1996 was 82, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerrby 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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