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Kersch Family History

Kersch Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kirsch or German Kirch . German: from a metathesized short form of Christian .

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


Similar surnames: Hersch, Kirsch, Gersch, Kersh, Karsch, Lersch, Karch, Keusch, Fersch

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Where is the Kersch family from?

You can see how Kersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kersch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kersch families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kersch's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kersch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kersch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kersch. 12% of Kersch men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Kersch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kersch were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kersch. 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 475 military records available for the last name Kersch. For the veterans among your Kersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kersch in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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