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Kershell Family History

Kershell 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: Kerswell, Kernell, Pershall, Kessell, Meshell, Persell, Marshall

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Where is the Kershell family from?

You can see how Kershell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershell family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1911. The most Kershell families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Kershell family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kershell's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kershell families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kershell 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 Kershell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kershell. 100% of Kershell women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Kershell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Kershell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kershell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kershell. For the veterans among your Kershell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kershell lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Kershell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kershell in 1980 was 81, and 49 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kershell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kershell 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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