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Keritz Family History

Keritz 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: Kertz, Kritz, Keitz, Peritz, Hertz, Britz, Ketz, Verity, Beitz, Kratz

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Where is the Keritz family from?

You can see how Keritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keritz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Keritz families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keritz's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keritz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keritz 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 244 census records available for the last name Keritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keritz 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Keritz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Keritz. For the veterans among your Keritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keritz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Keritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Keritz in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keritz 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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