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Kerres Family History

Kerres 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: Terres, Serres, Herres, Berres, Kehres, Kertes, Kernes, Kerkes

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Where is the Kerres family from?

You can see how Kerres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerres family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerres families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kerres families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kerres's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kerres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerres ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Kerres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerres 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kerres. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kerres. For the veterans among your Kerres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerres lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Kerres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kerres in 1967 was 88, and 91 in 1999.

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