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Kershier Family History

Kershier 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: Kershner, Kerscher, Hershner, Karshner, Kirshner, Kercher, Kerschner

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Where is the Kershier family from?

You can see how Kershier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kershier family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kershier's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Kershier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kershier 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 7 census records available for the last name Kershier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershier 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 Kershier. 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 Kershier. For the veterans among your Kershier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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