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Korsch Family History

Korsch 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: Kirsch, Dorsch, Morsch, Borsch, Horsch, Kosch, Korach, Karsch, Forsch

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Where is the Korsch family from?

You can see how Korsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Korsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Korsch families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Korsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Korsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korsch. 30% of Korsch men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Korsch women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    30%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korsch 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Korsch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Korsch. For the veterans among your Korsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korsch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Korsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Korsch in 1952 was 27, and 67 in 2003.

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