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Kersavage Family History

Kersavage 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: Savage, Kerslake, Ramage, Kershaw, Korfhage, Krage, Sauvage, Heritage

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Where is the Kersavage family from?

You can see how Kersavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kersavage family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kersavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kersavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersavage 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 Kersavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kersavage. 42% of Kersavage men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Grinder
    17%

What Kersavage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Kersavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersavage 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kersavage. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kersavage. For the veterans among your Kersavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersavage lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kersavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kersavage in 1956 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kersavage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersavage 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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