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Kershler Family History

Kershler 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, Kensler, Kessler, Kerscher, Keisler, Werstler, Hershner

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Where is the Kershler family from?

You can see how Kershler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kershler family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kershler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kershler families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Kershler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kershler. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kershler. For the veterans among your Kershler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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