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Kirchner Family History

Kirchner Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German kirchenaere ‘sexton’ an occupational name for an official in charge of church property and possessions at a local church.

German and Czech: habitational name for someone from a place called Kirchen.

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


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Where is the Kirchner family from?

You can see how Kirchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirchner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Kirchner families living in Surrey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kirchner's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kirchner families in 1891.
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What did your Kirchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirchner. 56% of Kirchner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Independent (visitor)
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Kirchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchner 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Kirchner. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Kirchner. For the veterans among your Kirchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kirchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kirchner in 1944 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchner 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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