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Kertess Family History

Kertess 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: Kertesz, Kertes, Kress, Bertels, Mertens, Mertes, Kartes, Kertis

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertess 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 44 census records available for the last name Kertess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertess 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Kertess. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kertess. For the veterans among your Kertess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kertess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kertess in 1966 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

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