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Kahrt Family History

Kahrt Surname 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: Kahre, Kahr, Kuhrt, Kahrs, Kohrt, Mahrt, Zahrt, Karp, Hart, Kant

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Where is the Kahrt family from?

You can see how Kahrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahrt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahrt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kahrt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahrt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kahrt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahrt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Kahrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahrt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kahrt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Kahrt. For the veterans among your Kahrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahrt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Kahrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kahrt in 1970 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahrt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahrt 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.

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