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Kerris Family History

Kerris 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: Ferris, Terris, Perris, Kertis, Merris, Morris, Harris, Norris

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Where is the Kerris family from?

You can see how Kerris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kerris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kerris families living in Somerset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kerris's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Kerris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerris 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 Kerris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerris. 36% of Kerris men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kerris women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kerris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerris 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Kerris. 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 144 military records available for the last name Kerris. For the veterans among your Kerris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerris lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kerris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kerris in 1967 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerris 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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