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Kertels Family History

Kertels 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: Bertels, Kertes, Keitel, Kernell, Kertesz, Kestel, Bertel, Ertel

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Where is the Kertels family from?

You can see how Kertels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kertels families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kertels's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kertels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Kertels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertels 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kertels. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kertels. For the veterans among your Kertels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertels lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Kertels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kertels in 1984 was 85, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertels 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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