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Kerscht Family History

Kerscht 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: Kirscht, Kersch, Kirsch, Keusch, Lersch, Kerscher, Hersch, Fersch

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Where is the Kerscht family from?

You can see how Kerscht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerscht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerscht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kerscht families living in New Jersey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kerscht's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kerscht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerscht 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 206 census records available for the last name Kerscht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerscht 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kerscht. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kerscht. For the veterans among your Kerscht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerscht lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Kerscht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kerscht in 1980 was 74, and 88 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerscht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerscht 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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