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Kirshbaum Family History

Kirshbaum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kirschbaum and a variant of the same Jewish name.

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


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Where is the Kirshbaum family from?

You can see how Kirshbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirshbaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirshbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Kirshbaum families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kirshbaum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kirshbaum families in 1880.
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What did your Kirshbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirshbaum. 39% of Kirshbaum men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kirshbaum women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Farm Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kirshbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirshbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirshbaum 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Kirshbaum. 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 166 military records available for the last name Kirshbaum. For the veterans among your Kirshbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirshbaum lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kirshbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kirshbaum in 1954 was 51, and 86 in 2003.

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