Kershen Family History

Kershen Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kerschen, Kersten, Gershen, Kershaw, Kirchen, Keranen, Kerstein, Gersten, Kessen, Hershey

899 record(s) for Kershen

255	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12	Military Records
91	Immigration Records
458	Census and Voter Lists
83	Member Trees

Where is the Kershen family from?

You can see how Kershen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kershen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kershen family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kershen's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Kershen families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kershen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kershen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kershen.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

60%

cafeteria

40%

What Kershen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 458 census records available for the last name Kershen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 91 immigration records available for the last name Kershen. 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.

Military Records

There are 12 military records available for the last name Kershen. For the veterans among your Kershen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Kershen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Kershen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kershen in 1969 was 83, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kershen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.