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Kersten Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: from the personal name Kersten a Low German derivative of Christian (from Latin Christianus) (see Christian ).

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


Similar surnames: Kirsten, Kerstein, Kirstein, Kasten, Gersten, Kesten, Carsten

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Where is the Kersten family from?

You can see how Kersten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kersten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kersten family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kersten's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Kersten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kersten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kersten. 100% of Kersten 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersten 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kersten. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Kersten. For the veterans among your Kersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersten lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kersten in 1953 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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