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Kerer Family History

Kerer 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: Kerker, Kerner, Kerr, Keser, Kehrer, Kerper, Keer, Keber, Kever

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Where is the Kerer family from?

You can see how Kerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kerer family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerer's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kerer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Kerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerer 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Kerer. 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 243 military records available for the last name Kerer. For the veterans among your Kerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Kerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kerer in 1973 was 76, and 93 in 1992.

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