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Kertz Family History

Kertz Surname Meaning

German: from Gero Kero a shortened and altered form of the personal name Gerhard (see Gerhardt) or sometimes a nickname for a greedy person from Middle High German gere 'greed'.

From Middle High German kerze 'candle' applied as a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a candle or as a metonymic occupational name for a candlemaker.

From Polish Kierz a topographic name from kierz 'small bush'.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Kertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kertz families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kertz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kertz families in 1911.
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What did your Kertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kertz. 100% of Kertz men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 651 immigration records available for the last name Kertz. 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 569 military records available for the last name Kertz. For the veterans among your Kertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kertz in 1961 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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