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Kirshman Family History

Kirshman 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: Hirshman, Kirschman, Kirchman, Kirchmann, Kirkman, Dishman, Kinsman

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Where is the Kirshman family from?

You can see how Kirshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirshman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirshman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Kirshman families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kirshman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kirshman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirshman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirshman. 46% of Kirshman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kirshman women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    37%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Kirshman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirshman 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Kirshman. 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 110 military records available for the last name Kirshman. For the veterans among your Kirshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirshman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kirshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kirshman in 1962 was 67, and 73 in 2003.

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