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Kerringan Family History

Kerringan 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: Kerrigan, Berrigan, Merrigan, Perrigan, Herring, Herrington, Jernigan

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Where is the Kerringan family from?

You can see how Kerringan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerringan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerringan families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kerringan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerringan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kerringan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Kerringan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerringan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kerringan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kerringan. For the veterans among your Kerringan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerringan lifespan?

Average Kerringan life expectancy in 1998 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerringan 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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