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Kertzer Family History

Kertzer 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: Kurtzer, Kreutzer, Kerker, Ketter, Kertz, Kettner, Kerner, Fetzer

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Where is the Kertzer family from?

You can see how Kertzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kertzer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Kertzer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kertzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kertzer 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 Kertzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kertzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Kertzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertzer 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Kertzer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kertzer. For the veterans among your Kertzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertzer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Kertzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kertzer in 1966 was 59, and 100 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kertzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertzer 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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