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Kerst Family History

Kerst Surname Meaning

German:: from a short form of Kersten. southern variant of Gerst. variant of Christian.

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


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Where is the Kerst family from?

You can see how Kerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Kerst families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kerst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerst families in 1891.
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What did your Kerst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerst. 100% of Kerst 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Kerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerst 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Kerst. 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 774 military records available for the last name Kerst. For the veterans among your Kerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerst lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kerst in 1958 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerst 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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