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Kirsher Family History

Kirsher 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: Kircher, Kirshner, Kirsner, Fisher, Risher, Bircher, Kissler

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Where is the Kirsher family from?

You can see how Kirsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirsher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Kirsher families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kirsher's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kirsher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirsher 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 433 census records available for the last name Kirsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirsher 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kirsher. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kirsher. For the veterans among your Kirsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirsher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kirsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kirsher in 1965 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirsher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirsher 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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