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Kichman Family History

Kichman 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: Richman, Kochman, Eichman, Wichman, Kirchman, Kinman, Dickman, Kochan

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Where is the Kichman family from?

You can see how Kichman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kichman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kichman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Kichman family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kichman's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Kichman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kichman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Kichman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kichman. 58% of Kichman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Kichman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Kichman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kichman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kichman. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kichman. For the veterans among your Kichman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kichman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kichman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kichman in 1956 was 46, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kichman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kichman 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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