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Kirchhoff Family History

Kirchhoff Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German kirche ‘church’ + hof ‘court yard’ hence a topographic name for someone dwelling near a churchyard or at a farm situated by a church or owned by the Church.

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


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Where is the Kirchhoff family from?

You can see how Kirchhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchhoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kirchhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kirchhoff families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kirchhoff's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kirchhoff families in 1891.
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What did your Kirchhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirchhoff. 100% of Kirchhoff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kirchhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchhoff 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 Kirchhoff. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Kirchhoff. For the veterans among your Kirchhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchhoff lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kirchhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kirchhoff in 1944 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchhoff 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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