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Kerstin Family History

Kerstin 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: Kerstein, Kersten, Kersting, Persin, Kervin, Gersten, Gerstein

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Where is the Kerstin family from?

You can see how Kerstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerstin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerstin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kerstin families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kerstin's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerstin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerstin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerstin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Green Lumber Chain Man and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerstin. 100% of Kerstin men worked as a Green Lumber Chain Man and 100% of Kerstin women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Green Lumber Chain Man
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Kerstin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Kerstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerstin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kerstin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kerstin. For the veterans among your Kerstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerstin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kerstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kerstin in 1968 was 76, and 89 in 2002.

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