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Kertner Family History

Kertner 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: Kettner, Kerner, Kerzner, Keltner, Gertner, Ketner, Kestner, Kentner

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Where is the Kertner family from?

You can see how Kertner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kertner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kertner families living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertner's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Kertner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertner 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 337 census records available for the last name Kertner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertner 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kertner. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kertner. For the veterans among your Kertner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertner 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 Kertner

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