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Karshner Family History

Karshner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Karschner or possibly Kirchner. variant of the Jewish surname Kurschner.

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


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Where is the Karshner family from?

You can see how Karshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karshner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Karshner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Karshner families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Karshner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Karshner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karshner 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 Karshner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karshner. 28% of Karshner men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Karshner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karshner were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Karshner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karshner 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Karshner. 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 401 military records available for the last name Karshner. For the veterans among your Karshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karshner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Karshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karshner in 1953 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karshner 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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