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Kerisher Family History

Kerisher 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: Krisher, Risher, Keicher, Keigher, Deisher, Kerscher, Leisher

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Where is the Kerisher family from?

You can see how Kerisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerisher family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerisher's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kerisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Kerisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerisher 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kerisher. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kerisher. For the veterans among your Kerisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerisher lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Kerisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kerisher in 1982 was 71, and 49 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerisher 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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