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Kearfott Family History

Kearfott Name 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: Kerfoot, Herriott, Parrott, Parfitt, Hergott, Garrott, Beaufort

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Where is the Kearfott family from?

You can see how Kearfott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearfott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kearfott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Kearfott families living in Illinois. This was about 95% of all the recorded Kearfott's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kearfott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearfott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kearfott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kearfott. 50% of Kearfott men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Lawyer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Kearfott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearfott 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Kearfott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Kearfott. For the veterans among your Kearfott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearfott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kearfott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kearfott in 1963 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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