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Kerth Family History

Kerth Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened and altered form of the personal name Gerhard (see Gerhardt).

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


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Where is the Kerth family from?

You can see how Kerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kerth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Kerth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kerth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kerth families in 1891.
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What did your Kerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerth. 67% of Kerth 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
    67%
  • School Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerth 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Kerth. 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 Kerth. For the veterans among your Kerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kerth in 1953 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerth 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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