This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kirchkoff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kirchkoff Family History

Kirchkoff 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: Kirchhoff, Kirchoff, Kirchhof, Bischoff, Kerkhoff, Kirchhofer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kirchkoff family from?

You can see how Kirchkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchkoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchkoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kirchkoff families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kirchkoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kirchkoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchkoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kirchkoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Kirchkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchkoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kirchkoff

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Kirchkoff. 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.

View all Kirchkoff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Kirchkoff. For the veterans among your Kirchkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kirchkoff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kirchkoff family history

Discover More

What is the average Kirchkoff lifespan?

Average Kirchkoff life expectancy in 1973 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchkoff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kirchkoff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial