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Krisher Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Krischer .

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


Similar surnames: Risher, Kreisher, Deisher, Risser, Richer, Swisher, Rishel, Leisher

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Where is the Krisher family from?

You can see how Krisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krisher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Krisher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Krisher family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Krisher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krisher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krisher. 30% of Krisher men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Krisher women worked as an Assistant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krisher were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krisher 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Krisher. 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 619 military records available for the last name Krisher. For the veterans among your Krisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krisher lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Krisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Krisher in 1961 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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