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Kersh Family History

Kersh Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kirsch . Americanized form of German Kersch or Kirch .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karsh, Gersh, Kirsh, Kersch, Kash, Kelsh, Kerch, Karch, Karash, Hersh

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Where is the Kersh family from?

You can see how Kersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kersh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kersh families living in Mississippi. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kersh's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Kersh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersh 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 Kersh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kersh. 24% of Kersh men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Kersh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kersh were Farming and Waitress. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Waitress
    8%
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What Kersh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersh 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Kersh. 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 Kersh. For the veterans among your Kersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kersh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kersh in 1944 was 29, and 90 in 2004.

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