Kerste Family History

Kerste Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kersten, Kerst, Kertz, Korte, Kaste, Beste, Kerstein, Gersten, Kestel, Kerestes

1,000 record(s) for Kerste

956	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
78	Military Records
121	Immigration Records
249	Census and Voter Lists
413	Member Trees

Where is the Kerste family from?

You can see how Kerste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kerste families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kerste's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kerste families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerste.

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

Carpenter

100%

What Kerste family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 249 census records available for the last name Kerste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerste census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 121 immigration records available for the last name Kerste. 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.

Military Records

There are 78 military records available for the last name Kerste. For the veterans among your Kerste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Kerste lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kerste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerste in 1963 was 42, and 93 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerste ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.