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Kicherer Family History

Kicherer 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: Scherer, Kichler, Becherer, Kitchener, Michener, Kiefer, Richter

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Where is the Kicherer family from?

You can see how Kicherer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kicherer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kicherer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kicherer families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kicherer's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Kicherer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kicherer 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 Kicherer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kicherer. 43% of Kicherer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kicherer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kicherer were Baker and Retail Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Shipping Clerk
    29%
  • Baker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Retail Clerk
    34%

What Kicherer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Kicherer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kicherer 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Kicherer. 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 246 military records available for the last name Kicherer. For the veterans among your Kicherer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kicherer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kicherer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kicherer in 1964 was 85, and 47 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kicherer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kicherer 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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