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Kerschner Family History

Kerschner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kürschner (see Kurschner) or Kirchner.

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


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Where is the Kerschner family from?

You can see how Kerschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerschner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerschner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Kerschner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerschner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerschner families in 1891.
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What did your Kerschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerschner. 19% of Kerschner men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Kerschner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerschner were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Maid
    9%

What Kerschner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kerschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerschner 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Kerschner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerschner. For the veterans among your Kerschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerschner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kerschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kerschner in 1944 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerschner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerschner 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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