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Kirsner Family History

Kirsner Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Kirchner.

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


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Where is the Kirsner family from?

You can see how Kirsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirsner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirsner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kirsner family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kirsner's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kirsner families in 1880.
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What did your Kirsner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirsner. 60% of Kirsner men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kirsner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirsner were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Kirsner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Kirsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirsner 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Kirsner. 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 259 military records available for the last name Kirsner. For the veterans among your Kirsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirsner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kirsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kirsner in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirsner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirsner 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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