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Kersheman Family History

Kersheman 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: Hershman, Gershman, Kershaw, Kesselman, Eshleman, Kerstein, Mersman

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Where is the Kersheman family from?

You can see how Kersheman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersheman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kersheman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kersheman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kersheman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersheman 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 4 census records available for the last name Kersheman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersheman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kersheman. 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 Kersheman. For the veterans among your Kersheman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersheman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Kersheman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kersheman in 1969 was 64, and 84 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kersheman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersheman 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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