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Kershbaum Family History

Kershbaum 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: Kirshbaum, Kirschbaum, Kershaw, Krichbaum, Dersham, Kreighbaum

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Where is the Kershbaum family from?

You can see how Kershbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kershbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Kershbaum families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kershbaum's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kershbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kershbaum 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 Kershbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kershbaum. 100% of Kershbaum 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
    100%

What Kershbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Kershbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershbaum 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 Kershbaum. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kershbaum. For the veterans among your Kershbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kershbaum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Kershbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kershbaum in 1969 was 57, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kershbaum 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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