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Kerchner Family History

Kerchner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kirchner.

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


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Where is the Kerchner family from?

You can see how Kerchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerchner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerchner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kerchner families living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kerchner's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Kerchner families in 1891.
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What did your Kerchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerchner. 21% of Kerchner men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Kerchner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerchner were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Kerchner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kerchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerchner 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Kerchner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerchner. For the veterans among your Kerchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerchner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kerchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kerchner in 1961 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerchner 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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