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Kerrison Family History

Kerrison Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): from the rare Middle English personal name Kari Kare (see Kerry) + -son.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kerrison family from?

You can see how Kerrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerrison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 384 Kerrison families living in Norfolk. This was about 49% of all the recorded Kerrison's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kerrison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerrison 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 Kerrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kerrison. 15% of Kerrison men worked as a Farm Labourer and 74% of Kerrison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerrison were Builders Labourer and House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    15%
  • Horseman On Farm
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • House Duties
    2%

What Kerrison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Kerrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrison 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kerrison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerrison. For the veterans among your Kerrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrison lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kerrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kerrison in 1959 was 64, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerrison 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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