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Kertlein Family History

Kertlein 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: Hertlein, Kerstein, Hartlein, Kerlin, Merklein, Werlein, Karlin

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Where is the Kertlein family from?

You can see how Kertlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertlein family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Kertlein families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertlein's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kertlein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertlein 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 20 census records available for the last name Kertlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertlein 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kertlein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kertlein. For the veterans among your Kertlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertlein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertlein 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kertlein

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