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Kershing Family History

Kershing 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: Pershing, Kersting, Persing, Kesting, Kesling, Keasling, Keesling

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Where is the Kershing family from?

You can see how Kershing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kershing families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kershing families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kershing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kershing families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kershing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershing 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kershing. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kershing. For the veterans among your Kershing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kershing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Kershing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kershing in 1965 was 79, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kershing 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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