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Kertgar Family History

Kertgar 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: Berger, Bertram, Kerker, Ketter, Kershaw, Kertz, Kettner, Kerner

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Where is the Kertgar family from?

You can see how Kertgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertgar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kertgar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kertgar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertgar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kertgar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertgar 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 2 census records available for the last name Kertgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertgar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kertgar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kertgar. For the veterans among your Kertgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertgar lifespan?

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