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Kuch Family History

Kuch Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a pastry cook from German kuchen ‘cake’ or simply a variant of Koch ‘cook’.

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


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Where is the Kuch family from?

You can see how Kuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Kuch families living in Dorset. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kuch's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Kuch families in 1891.
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What did your Kuch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kuch. 67% of Kuch 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kuch. For the veterans among your Kuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuch lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kuch in 1949 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuch 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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