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Kirschenbaum Family History

Kirschenbaum Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kirschbaum.

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


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Where is the Kirschenbaum family from?

You can see how Kirschenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirschenbaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirschenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kirschenbaum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirschenbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kirschenbaum families in 1880.
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What did your Kirschenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirschenbaum. 26% of Kirschenbaum men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Kirschenbaum women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirschenbaum were Operator and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%

What Kirschenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirschenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirschenbaum 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kirschenbaum. 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 603 military records available for the last name Kirschenbaum. For the veterans among your Kirschenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirschenbaum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kirschenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kirschenbaum in 1956 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirschenbaum 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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