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Karsch Family History

Karsch Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a cheerful vivacious person from Middle Low German karsch ‘lively merry’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): Germanized form of Karsh.

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


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Where is the Karsch family from?

You can see how Karsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Karsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Karsch families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Karsch's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Karsch families in 1880.
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What did your Karsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karsch. 20% of Karsch men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Karsch women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karsch were Agent and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Typist
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karsch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Karsch. 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 723 military records available for the last name Karsch. For the veterans among your Karsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karsch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Karsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Karsch in 1957 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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