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Kerrer Family History

Kerrer 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: Kerker, Kerner, Kehrer, Kerper, Ferrer, Derrer, Karrer, Kerber

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Where is the Kerrer family from?

You can see how Kerrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kerrer families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kerrer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kerrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerrer 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 115 census records available for the last name Kerrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kerrer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kerrer. For the veterans among your Kerrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrer lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Kerrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kerrer in 1993 was 84, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerrer 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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