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Kerstiens Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Christianus (see Christian ). In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the mostly Dutch variant Kerstjens.

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


Similar surnames: Kersten, Kesting, Kersting, Mertens, Persons, Kesten, Derstine

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Where is the Kerstiens family from?

You can see how Kerstiens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerstiens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerstiens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kerstiens families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kerstiens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kerstiens families in 1880.
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What did your Kerstiens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerstiens. 44% of Kerstiens 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 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Kerstiens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerstiens 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kerstiens. 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 257 military records available for the last name Kerstiens. For the veterans among your Kerstiens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerstiens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kerstiens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kerstiens in 1963 was 79, and 63 in 2003.

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