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Kerri Family History

Kerri 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: Kerr, Perri, Kerry, Cerri, Ferri, Berry, Terry, Serra, Merry, Kern

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Where is the Kerri family from?

You can see how Kerri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerri family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kerri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Kerri family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerri's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Kerri families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kerri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerri. 100% of Kerri men worked as a Miner and 100% of Kerri women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kerri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Kerri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerri 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Kerri. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kerri. For the veterans among your Kerri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerri lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kerri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kerri in 1969 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerri 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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