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Kerttu Family History

Kerttu 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, Kurtti, Keitt, Kerth, Kerst, Kertes, Kertis, Keatts

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Where is the Kerttu family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerttu 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 Kerttu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerttu. 100% of Kerttu women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

What Kerttu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Kerttu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerttu 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kerttu. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kerttu. For the veterans among your Kerttu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerttu lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kerttu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kerttu in 1966 was 66, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerttu 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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