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Kehres Family History

Kehres Surname Meaning

German: probably from an ancient Germanic personal name a variant of Gehres.

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


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Where is the Kehres family from?

You can see how Kehres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehres family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Kehres families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kehres's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kehres families in 1880.
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What did your Kehres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kehres. 14% of Kehres men worked as a Mechanic and 37% of Kehres women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kehres were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kehres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehres 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Kehres. 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 472 military records available for the last name Kehres. For the veterans among your Kehres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehres lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kehres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kehres in 1954 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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