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Kert Family History

Kert Surname 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, Kertz, Ker, Kerr, Kort, Kent, Bert, Wert, Kett, Kurt

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Where is the Kert family from?

You can see how Kert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 34 Kert families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kert. 46% of Kert men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Merchant
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%

What Kert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kert 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 Kert. 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 649 military records available for the last name Kert. For the veterans among your Kert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kert in 1962 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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