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Kertcher Family History

Kertcher 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: Ketcher, Kerscher, Kercher, Letcher, Keicher, Vercher, Katcher

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Where is the Kertcher family from?

You can see how Kertcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertcher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kertcher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Kertcher families living in Manitoba. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kertcher's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kertcher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertcher 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 Kertcher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Kertcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Kertcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertcher 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Kertcher. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kertcher. For the veterans among your Kertcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertcher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Kertcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kertcher in 1968 was 72, and 66 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kertcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertcher 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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