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Kerss Name Meaning

see Kerse .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Kersh, Kerst, Kerns, Kerbs, Kess, Karas, Ness, Kern, Kress, Kertz

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Where is the Kerss family from?

You can see how Kerss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kerss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Kerss family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerss's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kerss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerss. 43% of Kerss men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerss 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Kerss. 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 110 military records available for the last name Kerss. For the veterans among your Kerss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kerss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kerss in 1964 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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