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Kerton Family History

Kerton Surname Meaning

English (Somerset):: variant of Kirton. variant of Cureton.

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


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Where is the Kerton family from?

You can see how Kerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Kerton families living in Somerset. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kerton's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Kerton families in 1891.
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What did your Kerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kerton. 14% of Kerton men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 74% of Kerton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerton were Farm Carter and Household 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

  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • Colliery Hewer
    14%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Work
    10%
  • Farm Carter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerton 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 Kerton. 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 701 military records available for the last name Kerton. For the veterans among your Kerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerton lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Kerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kerton in 1950 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerton 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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