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Kershner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kerschner or Kürschner (see Kurschner ).

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


Similar surnames: Karshner, Kerschner, Kirshner, Kerchner, Kerner, Kirschner, Kerzner

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Where is the Kershner family from?

You can see how Kershner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kershner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Kershner families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kershner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kershner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kershner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kershner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kershner. 100% of Kershner men worked as a Tailor. .

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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 1921

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Kershner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershner 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Kershner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Kershner. For the veterans among your Kershner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kershner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kershner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kershner in 1946 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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