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Kersetter Family History

Kersetter 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: Kerstetter, Karstetter, Setter, Ketter, Kreiter, Permenter, Kretzer

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Where is the Kersetter family from?

You can see how Kersetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kersetter families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kersetter's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kersetter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersetter 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 36 census records available for the last name Kersetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersetter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kersetter. 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 military records available for the last name Kersetter. For the veterans among your Kersetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersetter lifespan?

Average Kersetter life expectancy in 1964 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersetter 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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