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Kerritt Family History

Kerritt 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: Skerritt, Merritt, Perritt, Herritt, Herriott, Burritt, Berrett

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Where is the Kerritt family from?

You can see how Kerritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerritt family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Kerritt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Kerritt family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerritt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kerritt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerritt 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 96 census records available for the last name Kerritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerritt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kerritt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kerritt. For the veterans among your Kerritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerritt lifespan?

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