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Keru Family History

Keru 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: Kern, Ker, Kerr, Kerl, Peru, Ku, Karp, Kemp, Berg, Dery

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Where is the Keru family from?

You can see how Keru families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keru family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Keru families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keru's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keru families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keru surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keru ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Keru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keru 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Keru. 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 57 military records available for the last name Keru. For the veterans among your Keru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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