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Kirch Family History

Kirch Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German kirche ‘church’ hence a topographic name for someone living by a church

or a metonymic occupational name for someone employed by the church.

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


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Where is the Kirch family from?

You can see how Kirch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Kirch families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kirch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kirch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirch 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 Kirch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirch. 78% of Kirch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    23%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kirch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirch 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kirch. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Kirch. For the veterans among your Kirch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kirch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kirch in 1955 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirch 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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