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Korsh Family History

Korsh Surname 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: Karsh, Kors, Korst, Korth, Kersh, Korch, Kirsh, Kosh, Kos, North

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Where is the Korsh family from?

You can see how Korsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korsh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Korsh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Korsh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Korsh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korsh 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 Korsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korsh. 56% of Korsh men worked as a Miner and 100% of Korsh women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Korsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Korsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korsh 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Korsh. 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 67 military records available for the last name Korsh. For the veterans among your Korsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korsh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Korsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Korsh in 1962 was 82, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Korsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korsh 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.

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