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Kertt Family History

Kertt 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: Kertz, Kett, Keitt, Kerth, Kerst, Hertz, Kern, Korte, Ker, Kitt

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Where is the Kertt family from?

You can see how Kertt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Kertt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kertt families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kertt's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kertt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertt 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 57 census records available for the last name Kertt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kertt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kertt. For the veterans among your Kertt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertt 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 Kertt

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