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Kirschnick Family History

Kirschnick 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: Kieschnick, Schnick, Kirschling, Kirschner, Kirsch, Schlick, Schrick

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Where is the Kirschnick family from?

You can see how Kirschnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirschnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kirschnick family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kirschnick's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Kirschnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirschnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirschnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirschnick. 50% of Kirschnick men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Kirschnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirschnick 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Kirschnick. 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 191 military records available for the last name Kirschnick. For the veterans among your Kirschnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirschnick lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kirschnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kirschnick in 1956 was 42, and 78 in 2003.

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