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Kersten Family History

Kersten Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from the personal name Kersten a Low German derivative of Christian (from Latin Christianus) (see Christian).

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


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Where is the Kersten family from?

You can see how Kersten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kersten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kersten families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kersten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kersten families in 1891.
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What did your Kersten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kersten. 100% of Kersten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersten 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kersten. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Kersten. For the veterans among your Kersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersten lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kersten in 1953 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kersten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersten 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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