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Kaercher Family History

Kaercher Surname Meaning

German (Kärcher; mainly Baden-Württemberg and Alsace): variant of Karcher.

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


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Where is the Kaercher family from?

You can see how Kaercher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaercher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaercher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Kaercher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kaercher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kaercher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaercher 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 Kaercher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaercher. 18% of Kaercher men worked as a Salesman and 56% of Kaercher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaercher were Agent and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Agent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    56%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Kaercher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kaercher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaercher 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Kaercher. 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 796 military records available for the last name Kaercher. For the veterans among your Kaercher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaercher lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kaercher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kaercher in 1945 was 20, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaercher 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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