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Kertin Family History

Kertin 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: Kervin, Vertin, Kerwin, Kurtin, Kerlin, Kertis, Bertin, Kerin, Martin

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Where is the Kertin family from?

You can see how Kertin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kertin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kertin families living in Texas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kertin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kertin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertin 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 291 census records available for the last name Kertin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kertin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kertin. For the veterans among your Kertin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kertin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kertin in 1964 was 93, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kertin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertin 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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