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Kerttula Family History

Kerttula Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marttila, Kettle, Kotula, Ketola, Gottula, Kettell, Deptula, Kettel

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Where is the Kerttula family from?

You can see how Kerttula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerttula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerttula family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kerttula's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Kerttula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerttula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kerttula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerttula. 100% of Kerttula men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kerttula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Kerttula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerttula 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Kerttula. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kerttula. For the veterans among your Kerttula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerttula lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kerttula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerttula in 1964 was 49, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerttula

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerttula 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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