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Kertscher Family History

Kertscher 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: Kerscher, Kutscher, Ketcher, Herscher, Kerschen, Deutscher

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Where is the Kertscher family from?

You can see how Kertscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kertscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kertscher families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kertscher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kertscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertscher 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 Kertscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kertscher. 50% of Kertscher men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Kertscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Kertscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertscher 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Kertscher. 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 280 military records available for the last name Kertscher. For the veterans among your Kertscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertscher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kertscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kertscher in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kertscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertscher 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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