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Kerska Family History

Kerska 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: Kraska, Kershaw, Berka, Kersey, Kaska, Kluska, Kurka, Kersch, Kriska

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Where is the Kerska family from?

You can see how Kerska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerska family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kerska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kerska families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kerska's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kerska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerska. 67% of Kerska men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kerska women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Kerska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Kerska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerska 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kerska. 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 109 military records available for the last name Kerska. For the veterans among your Kerska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kerska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kerska in 1966 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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