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Kirchenwitz Family History

Kirchenwitz 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: Kirchen, Kienitz, Kinchen, Kirchner, Kirchmeier, Kitchen, Gershowitz

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Where is the Kirchenwitz family from?

You can see how Kirchenwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchenwitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kirchenwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kirchenwitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirchenwitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kirchenwitz families in 1891.
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What did your Kirchenwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirchenwitz. 50% of Kirchenwitz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Kirchenwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Kirchenwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchenwitz 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kirchenwitz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kirchenwitz. For the veterans among your Kirchenwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchenwitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kirchenwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kirchenwitz in 1968 was 78, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchenwitz 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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