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Karchmer Family History

Karchmer 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: Karchner, Karcher, Archer, Kirchner, Kacher, Parcher, Katcher

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Where is the Karchmer family from?

You can see how Karchmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karchmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Karchmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Karchmer family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karchmer's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Karchmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karchmer 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 Karchmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karchmer. 34% of Karchmer men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Karchmer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karchmer were Buyer and Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Proprietor Owner
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Buyer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Karchmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Karchmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karchmer 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Karchmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 116 military records available for the last name Karchmer. For the veterans among your Karchmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karchmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Karchmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Karchmer in 1963 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karchmer 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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