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Kersis Family History

Kersis 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: Kertis, Kocsis, Kreis, Persin, Kervin, Kennis, Ferris, Terris, Kruis

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Where is the Kersis family from?

You can see how Kersis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kersis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kersis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kersis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersis 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 Kersis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kersis. 100% of Kersis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kersis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Kersis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersis 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kersis. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kersis. For the veterans among your Kersis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kersis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kersis in 1966 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kersis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersis 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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