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Kershon Family History

Kershon 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: Gershon, Mershon, Kershaw, Person, Merson, Kelson, Akerson, Kerschen

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Where is the Kershon family from?

You can see how Kershon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kershon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kershon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kershon families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kershon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kershon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kershon 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 70 census records available for the last name Kershon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kershon 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kershon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kershon. For the veterans among your Kershon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kershon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Kershon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kershon in 1975 was 66, and 78 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kershon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kershon 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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