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Kichen Family History

Kichen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eichen, Kinchen, Kirchen, Kitchen, Chen, Kocher, Richer, Kochan

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Where is the Kichen family from?

You can see how Kichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kichen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kichen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kichen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kichen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kichen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kichen 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 Kichen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kichen. 100% of Kichen men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Kichen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Kichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kichen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kichen. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kichen. For the veterans among your Kichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kichen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kichen in 1972 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kichen 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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