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Kirshenbaum Family History

Kirshenbaum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kirschenbaum and a variant of the same Jewish surname.

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


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Where is the Kirshenbaum family from?

You can see how Kirshenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirshenbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirshenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kirshenbaum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirshenbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kirshenbaum families in 1880.
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What did your Kirshenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boot Repairer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kirshenbaum. 100% of Kirshenbaum men worked as a Boot Repairer and 100% of Kirshenbaum 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Boot Repairer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kirshenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirshenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirshenbaum 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Kirshenbaum. 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 211 military records available for the last name Kirshenbaum. For the veterans among your Kirshenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirshenbaum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kirshenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kirshenbaum in 1960 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirshenbaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirshenbaum 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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