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Kersanac Family History

Kersanac 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: Kershaw, Keranen, Kershner, Bersani, Kernan, Kerans, Terrana, Kerman

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Where is the Kersanac family from?

You can see how Kersanac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersanac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kersanac families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kersanac's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kersanac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersanac 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 Kersanac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barge Captain was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kersanac. 100% of Kersanac men worked as a Barge Captain.

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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

  • Barge Captain
    100%

What Kersanac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Kersanac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersanac 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kersanac. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kersanac. For the veterans among your Kersanac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersanac lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kersanac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kersanac in 1968 was 81, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kersanac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersanac 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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