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Kechine Family History

Kechine 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: Kichline, Keohane, Ketchie, Dechaine, Recine, Dechene, Pechin, Devine

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Where is the Kechine family from?

You can see how Kechine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kechine family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Kechine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Kechine family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kechine's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Kechine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kechine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Kechine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kechine 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kechine. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kechine. For the veterans among your Kechine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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