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Kehrli Family History

Kehrli Surname Meaning

Swiss German: diminutive of Kerl.

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


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Where is the Kehrli family from?

You can see how Kehrli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehrli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehrli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kehrli family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehrli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kehrli families in 1880.
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What did your Kehrli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kehrli. 29% of Kehrli men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kehrli women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kehrli were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Kehrli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Kehrli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehrli 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Kehrli. 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 216 military records available for the last name Kehrli. For the veterans among your Kehrli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehrli lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kehrli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kehrli in 1950 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehrli 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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