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Kertez Family History

Kertez 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: Kertz, Kertesz, Kertes, Kerker, Hertz, Keitel, Ketter, Korte, Kerner

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Where is the Kertez family from?

You can see how Kertez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kertez families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kertez families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertez's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kertez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertez 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 Kertez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kertez. 100% of Kertez 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 Kertez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Kertez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertez 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kertez. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kertez. For the veterans among your Kertez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertez lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kertez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kertez in 1967 was 93, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kertez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertez 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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