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Kersch Family History

Kersch Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kirsch or German Kirch. German: from a metathesized short form of Christian.

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


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Where is the Kersch family from?

You can see how Kersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kersch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Kersch families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kersch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kersch families in 1891.
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What did your Kersch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kersch. 100% of Kersch men worked as a Barber and 100% of Kersch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kersch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kersch. 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 475 military records available for the last name Kersch. For the veterans among your Kersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kersch in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kersch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersch 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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