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Kersner Family History

Kersner 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: Kerner, Kerzner, Kershner, Kessner, Kirsner, Kesner, Berner, Kerker

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Where is the Kersner family from?

You can see how Kersner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kersner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kersner family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kersner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kersner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kersner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kersner. 100% of Kersner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kersner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Kersner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersner 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Kersner. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kersner. For the veterans among your Kersner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kersner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kersner in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kersner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersner 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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