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Kerschbaum Family History

Kerschbaum 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: Kirschbaum, Krichbaum, Kirshbaum, Herschbach, Kirschenbaum, Kershaw

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Where is the Kerschbaum family from?

You can see how Kerschbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerschbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerschbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kerschbaum families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerschbaum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerschbaum families in 1891.
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What did your Kerschbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerschbaum. 24% of Kerschbaum men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Kerschbaum women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerschbaum were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Kerschbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerschbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerschbaum 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Kerschbaum. 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 775 military records available for the last name Kerschbaum. For the veterans among your Kerschbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerschbaum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kerschbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kerschbaum in 1956 was 51, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerschbaum 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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