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Kerstein Family History

Kerstein Surname Meaning

German: from a variant of the personal name Christian with metathesis of the -r- and a folk-etymological component -stein ‘stone’ influenced by names such as Kirschstein ‘cherry stone (pit)’.

German: possibly also a variant of Karstein a habitational name from the name of a manor near Elberfeld (Rhineland).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kirstein.

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


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Where is the Kerstein family from?

You can see how Kerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kerstein families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Kerstein's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kerstein families in 1891.
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What did your Kerstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unlicensed Fruit Hawker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kerstein. 34% of Kerstein men worked as an Unlicensed Fruit Hawker and 100% of Kerstein 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Unlicensed Fruit Hawker
    34%
  • Ladies Tailor
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

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 Kerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerstein 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 919 immigration records available for the last name Kerstein. 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 758 military records available for the last name Kerstein. For the veterans among your Kerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerstein lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kerstein in 1956 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerstein 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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