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Kerrish Family History

Kerrish 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: Gerrish, Parrish, Krish, Ferris, Terris, Perris, Barrish, Berish

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Where is the Kerrish family from?

You can see how Kerrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kerrish families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Kerrish family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerrish's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerrish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerrish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerrish. 100% of Kerrish men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Kerrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrish 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Kerrish. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kerrish. For the veterans among your Kerrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrish lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Kerrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kerrish in 1954 was 41, and 31 in 1998.

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