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Kerressey Family History

Kerressey 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: Morrissey, Pressey, Kerestes, Kersey, Kearsley, Kressley, Cressey

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Where is the Kerressey family from?

You can see how Kerressey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerressey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerressey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kerressey families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerressey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kerressey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerressey 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 75 census records available for the last name Kerressey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerressey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kerressey. 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 Kerressey. For the veterans among your Kerressey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerressey lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Kerressey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerressey in 1985 was 75, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerressey 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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