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Kiersh Family History

Kiersh 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: Kersh, Kirsh, Kirsch, Kieran, Kies, Kierce, Kier, Miers, Kirch

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Where is the Kiersh family from?

You can see how Kiersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiersh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kiersh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiersh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kiersh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiersh 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 79 census records available for the last name Kiersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiersh 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kiersh. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kiersh. For the veterans among your Kiersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiersh lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Kiersh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kiersh in 1985 was 71, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiersh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiersh 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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