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Kertman Family History

Kertman 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: Kerkman, Kerzman, Wertman, Kartman, Bertman, Kortman, Kerman, Ertman

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Where is the Kertman family from?

You can see how Kertman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kertman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kertman family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kertman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertman 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 Kertman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kertman. 60% of Kertman men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Kertman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Kertman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertman 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kertman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kertman. For the veterans among your Kertman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kertman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kertman in 1964 was 56, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kertman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertman 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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