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Kertschi Family History

Kertschi 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: Gertsch, Kersch, Bertsch, Bertschy, Bertsche, Durtschi, Kirsch

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Where is the Kertschi family from?

You can see how Kertschi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertschi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kertschi family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertschi's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Kertschi families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Kertschi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertschi 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kertschi. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kertschi. For the veterans among your Kertschi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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