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Kashner Family History

Kashner Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Kirchner or Kerchner.

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


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Where is the Kashner family from?

You can see how Kashner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kashner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kashner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Kashner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kashner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kashner families in 1891.
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What did your Kashner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kashner. 34% of Kashner men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Kashner women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kashner were Manufacturer and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Manufacturer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    32%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housework
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kashner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kashner 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Kashner. 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 405 military records available for the last name Kashner. For the veterans among your Kashner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kashner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kashner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kashner in 1952 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kashner 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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