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Kercheval Family History

Kercheval Surname Meaning

Altered form of an unidentified reportedly French (or Breton) surname.

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


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Where is the Kercheval family from?

You can see how Kercheval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kercheval family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kercheval families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kercheval families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kercheval's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kercheval families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kercheval 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 Kercheval ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kercheval. 33% of Kercheval men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Kercheval women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kercheval were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    63%
  • Stenographer
    38%

What Kercheval family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kercheval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kercheval 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Kercheval. 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 711 military records available for the last name Kercheval. For the veterans among your Kercheval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kercheval lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Kercheval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kercheval in 1951 was 46, and 80 in 2003.

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