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Kerton Name Meaning

English (Somerset):: variant of Kirton . variant of Cureton .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Keeton, Kenton, Kirton, Merton, Kelton, Keyton, Berton, Keaton

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Where is the Kerton family from?

You can see how Kerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Kerton families living in South Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kerton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kerton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerton. 35% of Kerton men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Kerton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerton were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Burler
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kerton. 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 701 military records available for the last name Kerton. For the veterans among your Kerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerton lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Kerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kerton in 1950 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

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