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Kirscht Family History

Kirscht Surname Meaning

South German: from a dialect pronunciation of a short form (Kirst) of the personal name Christianus (see Christian).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kirscht family from?

You can see how Kirscht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirscht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirscht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kirscht families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kirscht's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kirscht families in 1891.
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What did your Kirscht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirscht. 100% of Kirscht 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 Kirscht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Kirscht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirscht 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kirscht. 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 271 military records available for the last name Kirscht. For the veterans among your Kirscht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirscht lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kirscht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kirscht in 1964 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirscht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirscht 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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