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Kerestesy Family History

Kerestesy 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: Kerestes, Kertesz, Kerstein, Kersey, Kerekes, Kersten, Keesey, Kertes

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Where is the Kerestesy family from?

You can see how Kerestesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerestesy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerestesy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerestesy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kerestesy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerestesy 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 Kerestesy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerestesy. 100% of Kerestesy women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Kerestesy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kerestesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerestesy 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kerestesy. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kerestesy. For the veterans among your Kerestesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerestesy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kerestesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kerestesy in 1967 was 71, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerestesy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerestesy 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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