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Kaisher Family History

Kaisher Name 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: Kaiser, Krisher, Fisher, Risher, Washer, Kasner, Keicher, Asher

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Where is the Kaisher family from?

You can see how Kaisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaisher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaisher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kaisher families living in Vermont. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kaisher's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Kaisher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaisher ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kaisher ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Kaisher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Kaisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaisher 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kaisher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Kaisher. For the veterans among your Kaisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaisher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Kaisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kaisher in 1967 was 72, and 91 in 2000.

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