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Kershin Family History

Kershin 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: Kershaw, Persin, Kervin, Kerstein, Pershing, Gershon, Kerschen

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Where is the Kershin family from?

You can see how Kershin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kershin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kershin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kershin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kershin 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 12 census records available for the last name Kershin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kershin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kershin. For the veterans among your Kershin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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