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Kersal Family History

Kersal 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: Wersal, Kral, Kershaw, Kessel, Kelsall, Koral, Korsak, Kersey, Versaw

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Where is the Kersal family from?

You can see how Kersal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersal family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Kersal families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Kersal family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kersal's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kersal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersal 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 119 census records available for the last name Kersal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersal 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kersal. 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 Kersal. For the veterans among your Kersal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersal lifespan?

Average Kersal life expectancy in 1976 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersal 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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