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Keichner Family History

Keichner 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: Keicher, Zeichner, Reichner, Leichner, Kelchner, Eichner, Beichner

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Where is the Keichner family from?

You can see how Keichner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keichner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keichner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keichner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keichner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keichner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keichner 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 201 census records available for the last name Keichner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keichner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Keichner. 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 27 military records available for the last name Keichner. For the veterans among your Keichner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keichner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keichner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keichner

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