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Kartes Family History

Kartes Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kordes or Gerdes.

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


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Where is the Kartes family from?

You can see how Kartes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kartes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kartes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kartes families living in Leicestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kartes's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kartes families in 1891.
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What did your Kartes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kartes. 22% of Kartes men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kartes women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kartes were Miner and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Kartes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kartes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kartes 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Kartes. 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 201 military records available for the last name Kartes. For the veterans among your Kartes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kartes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kartes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kartes in 1957 was 55, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kartes 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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