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Kirchhofer Family History

Kirchhofer Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: topographic name for someone living near a churchyard or a habitational name for the proprietor or tenant of a farm named as ‘Church Farm’.

It originates from Middle High German kirche ‘church’ + hof ‘farmstead manor farm’.

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


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Where is the Kirchhofer family from?

You can see how Kirchhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchhofer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kirchhofer families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kirchhofer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kirchhofer families in 1891.
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What did your Kirchhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stockroom Emp were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirchhofer. 32% of Kirchhofer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kirchhofer women worked as a Stockroom Emp. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirchhofer were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stockroom Emp
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kirchhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirchhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchhofer 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Kirchhofer. 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 649 military records available for the last name Kirchhofer. For the veterans among your Kirchhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchhofer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kirchhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kirchhofer in 1962 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchhofer 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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