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Kuchs Family History

Kuchs 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: Fuchs, Kuhs, Kuch, Buchs, Luchs, Lucas, Sachs, Kuhl, Buch, Koch

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Where is the Kuchs family from?

You can see how Kuchs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuchs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuchs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kuchs families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kuchs's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Kuchs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuchs 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 Kuchs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuchs. 50% of Kuchs 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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Kuchs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Kuchs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuchs 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Kuchs. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kuchs. For the veterans among your Kuchs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuchs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kuchs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kuchs in 1964 was 88, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuchs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuchs 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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