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Kickhafer Family History

Kickhafer 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: Kirchhofer, Kichler, Kicker, Birkhofer, Schafer, Dicker, Picker

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Where is the Kickhafer family from?

You can see how Kickhafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kickhafer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kickhafer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kickhafer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kickhafer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kickhafer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kickhafer 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 Kickhafer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Private Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kickhafer. 39% of Kickhafer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kickhafer women worked as a Private Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kickhafer were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kickhafer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Kickhafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kickhafer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kickhafer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kickhafer. For the veterans among your Kickhafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kickhafer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kickhafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kickhafer in 1963 was 44, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kickhafer 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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