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Kehrt Family History

Kehrt Name 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: Kehr, Kuhrt, Kohrt, Gehrt, Kern, Kertz, Ker, Kerr, Peart, Kehl

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Where is the Kehrt family from?

You can see how Kehrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehrt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehrt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kehrt families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kehrt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kehrt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehrt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kehrt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kehrt. 42% of Kehrt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Supt
    9%
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What Kehrt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Kehrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehrt 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kehrt. 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 138 military records available for the last name Kehrt. For the veterans among your Kehrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehrt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kehrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kehrt in 1966 was 93, and 87 in 2004.

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