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Kertsell Family History

Kertsell 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: Kernell, Kerswell, Hartsell, Kettell, Kessell, Persell, Hartell

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Where is the Kertsell family from?

You can see how Kertsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertsell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kertsell families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertsell's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kertsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertsell 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 14 census records available for the last name Kertsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertsell 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 Kertsell. 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 Kertsell. For the veterans among your Kertsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertsell lifespan?

Average Kertsell life expectancy in 1970 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertsell 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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