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Kaerstner Family History

Kaerstner Name 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: Kaestner, Kastner, Koestner, Kershner, Karshner, Gerstner, Gaertner

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Where is the Kaerstner family from?

You can see how Kaerstner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaerstner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaerstner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kaerstner families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaerstner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kaerstner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaerstner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaerstner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kaerstner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Kaerstner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaerstner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kaerstner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Kaerstner. For the veterans among your Kaerstner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaerstner lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Kaerstner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaerstner in 1983 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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