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Kirchman Family History

Kirchman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kirchmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kirchman family from?

You can see how Kirchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kirchman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kirchman families living in Berkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kirchman's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Kirchman families in 1891.
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What did your Kirchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirchman. 25% of Kirchman men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Kirchman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirchman were Procduce Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Common Labor
    9%
  • Procduce Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Kirchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchman 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Kirchman. 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 585 military records available for the last name Kirchman. For the veterans among your Kirchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kirchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kirchman in 1947 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchman 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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