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Kearsh Family History

Kearsh 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: Karsh, Kersh, Kearse, Dearth, Sears, Marsh, Karch, Kearns, Karsch

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Where is the Kearsh family from?

You can see how Kearsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearsh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kearsh family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearsh's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kearsh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Kearsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearsh 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kearsh. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kearsh. For the veterans among your Kearsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearsh lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Kearsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kearsh in 1983 was 90, and 98 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kearsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearsh 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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