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Kerswill Family History

Kerswill Surname Meaning

see Cresswell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kerswill family from?

You can see how Kerswill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerswill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kerswill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 241 Kerswill families living in Devon. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kerswill's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kerswill families in 1891.
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What did your Kerswill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Building Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kerswill. 100% of Kerswill men worked as a Building Contractor and 93% of Kerswill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Building Contractor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Kerswill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kerswill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerswill 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Kerswill. 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 416 military records available for the last name Kerswill. For the veterans among your Kerswill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerswill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kerswill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kerswill in 1962 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerswill 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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