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Kertis Name Meaning

Altered form of Hungarian Kertesz .

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


Similar surnames: Kertes, Kartes, Curtis, Kerth, Keatts, Martis, Mervis, Kertz, Werts

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Where is the Kertis family from?

You can see how Kertis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kertis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kertis families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kertis's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kertis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kertis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kertis. 35% of Kertis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kertis women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kertis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertis 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Kertis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 329 military records available for the last name Kertis. For the veterans among your Kertis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kertis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kertis in 1959 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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