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Kert Family History

Kert 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: Kern, Kertz, Ker, Kerr, Kort, Kent, Bert, Wert, Kett, Kurt

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Where is the Kert family from?

You can see how Kert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kert family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kert 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 Kert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kert. 22% of Kert men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Kert women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kert were Manager and Manager. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
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What Kert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kert. 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 649 military records available for the last name Kert. For the veterans among your Kert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kert in 1962 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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