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Kerso Family History

Kerso 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: Kelso, Kersh, Kerst, Kerbo, Kern, Mero, Cerro, Gero, Kertz, Ker

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Where is the Kerso family from?

You can see how Kerso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerso family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kerso families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Kerso family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kerso's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Kerso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerso ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Kerso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerso 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kerso. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kerso. For the veterans among your Kerso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerso lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Kerso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kerso in 1986 was 80, and 92 in 1999.

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