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Kicher Family History

Kicher 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: Kocher, Richer, Keicher, Kucher, Eicher, Kacher, Sicher, Kichler

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Where is the Kicher family from?

You can see how Kicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kicher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kicher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kicher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kicher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kicher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kicher 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 Kicher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kicher. 21% of Kicher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kicher women worked as a 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
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kicher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Kicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kicher 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Kicher. 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 113 military records available for the last name Kicher. For the veterans among your Kicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kicher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kicher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kicher in 1962 was 72, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kicher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kicher 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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