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Kayrish Family History

Kayrish 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: Parrish, Kairis, Krish, Barish, Kadish, Larish, Karsh, Barrish

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Where is the Kayrish family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayrish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kayrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayrish. 100% of Kayrish men worked as a New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Kayrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayrish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kayrish. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kayrish. For the veterans among your Kayrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayrish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kayrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kayrish in 1967 was 79, and 87 in 2002.

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