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Kersting Family History

Kersting Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Kerst a short form of Kersten.

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


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Where is the Kersting family from?

You can see how Kersting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kersting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kersting families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kersting's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kersting families in 1891.
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What did your Kersting ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kersting. 72% of Kersting 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
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Kersting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kersting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersting 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 991 immigration records available for the last name Kersting. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kersting. For the veterans among your Kersting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersting lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kersting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kersting in 1947 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kersting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersting 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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