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Kerrch Family History

Kerrch 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: Kersch, Kerch, Kirsch, Kerr, Krech, Kelch, Ferch, Lerch, Keusch

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Where is the Kerrch family from?

You can see how Kerrch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kerrch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerrch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kerrch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerrch 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 34 census records available for the last name Kerrch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrch 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kerrch. 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 Kerrch. For the veterans among your Kerrch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Kerrch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kerrch in 1965 was 74, and 89 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerrch 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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