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Kershan Family History

Kershan 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: Kershaw, Mersman, Gershon, Kerschen, Kerkman, Kerzman, Kersten

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Where is the Kershan family from?

You can see how Kershan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kershan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kershan family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kershan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kershan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kershan 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 Kershan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kershan. 100% of Kershan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Kershan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Kershan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershan 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Kershan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kershan. For the veterans among your Kershan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kershan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Kershan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kershan in 1976 was 69, and 90 in 1994.

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