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Kerschgens Family History

Kerschgens 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: Kerschen, Kerscher, Kerstiens, Kerschner, Eischens, Kirchen, Perschke

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Where is the Kerschgens family from?

You can see how Kerschgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerschgens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kerschgens families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kerschgens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kerschgens families in 1920.
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What did your Kerschgens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Kerschgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerschgens 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kerschgens. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kerschgens. For the veterans among your Kerschgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerschgens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Kerschgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kerschgens in 1963 was 81, and 97 in 1987.

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