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Kochert Family History

Kochert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kocher

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


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Where is the Kochert family from?

You can see how Kochert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kochert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kochert families living in New Brunswick. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kochert's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kochert families in 1911.
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What did your Kochert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochert. 56% of Kochert men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kochert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kochert were New Worker and House Keeper.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • House Keeper
    40%

What Kochert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kochert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochert 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Kochert. 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 475 military records available for the last name Kochert. For the veterans among your Kochert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kochert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kochert in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kochert 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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