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Kerz Family History

Kerz 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: Kern, Kertz, Ker, Ketz, Kerr, Kerl, Perz, Herz, Kurz, Merz

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Where is the Kerz family from?

You can see how Kerz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kerz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kerz families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kerz's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kerz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerz 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 Kerz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerz. 28% of Kerz men worked as an Accountant and 34% of Kerz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerz were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Kerz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerz 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Kerz. 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 249 military records available for the last name Kerz. For the veterans among your Kerz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Kerz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kerz in 1962 was 56, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerz 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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