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Kertes Family History

Kertes Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian or Jewish Kertesz.

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


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Where is the Kertes family from?

You can see how Kertes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kertes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kertes families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kertes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kertes families in 1891.
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What did your Kertes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kertes. 100% of Kertes 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Kertes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertes 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Kertes. 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 204 military records available for the last name Kertes. For the veterans among your Kertes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kertes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kertes in 1962 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertes 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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