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Kertson Family History

Kertson 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: Keeton, Kenton, Person, Merson, Kelson, Kirton, Nerison, Merton

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Where is the Kertson family from?

You can see how Kertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kertson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Kertson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kertson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertson 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 Kertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kertson. 100% of Kertson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Kertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertson 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kertson. 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 85 military records available for the last name Kertson. For the veterans among your Kertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kertson in 1970 was 69, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kertson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertson 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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