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Kersjes Family History

Kersjes 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: Kerestes, Kersey, Kerekes, Kersten, Kertes, Kernes, Kerkes, Kerker

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Where is the Kersjes family from?

You can see how Kersjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersjes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kersjes family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kersjes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kersjes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersjes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kersjes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Kersjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersjes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kersjes. 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 78 military records available for the last name Kersjes. For the veterans among your Kersjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersjes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kersjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kersjes in 1963 was 69, and 69 in 2003.

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