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Kirchgater Family History

Kirchgater 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: Kirchner, Kirchmeier, Kirchhofer, Kircher, Richter, Dichter, Lichter

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Where is the Kirchgater family from?

You can see how Kirchgater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchgater family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchgater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kirchgater families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirchgater's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kirchgater families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchgater 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 Kirchgater ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Well Driller
    100%

What Kirchgater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Kirchgater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchgater 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kirchgater. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kirchgater. For the veterans among your Kirchgater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchgater lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Kirchgater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kirchgater in 1968 was 70, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirchgater

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchgater 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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