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Kershis Family History

Kershis 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, Tarshis, Kersh, Kertis, Kocsis, Kreis, Persin, Kervin

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Where is the Kershis family from?

You can see how Kershis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kershis family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Kershis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kershis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kershis 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 17 census records available for the last name Kershis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kershis. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kershis. For the veterans among your Kershis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kershis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kershis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kershis in 1960 was 56, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kershis 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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