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Kachermeyer Family History

Kachermeyer 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: Katzenmeyer, Schiermeyer, Hockemeyer, Schreyer, Kammeyer, Schermer

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Where is the Kachermeyer family from?

You can see how Kachermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kachermeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kachermeyer families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kachermeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kachermeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kachermeyer 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 Kachermeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kachermeyer. 100% of Kachermeyer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kachermeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kachermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kachermeyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kachermeyer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kachermeyer. For the veterans among your Kachermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kachermeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Kachermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kachermeyer in 1967 was 82, and 76 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kachermeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kachermeyer 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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