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Kersting Family History

Kersting Name Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Kerst a short form of Kersten .

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


Similar surnames: Kesting, Kersten, Ernsting, Geeting, Kastning, Kerstiens, Kerstein

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Where is the Kersting family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kersting. 25% of Kersting men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kersting women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kersting were Mechanic and 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • School Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kersting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersting 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 991 immigration records available for the last name Kersting. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kersting. For the veterans among your Kersting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersting lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kersting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kersting in 1947 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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