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Kuechen Family History

Kuechen 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: Kuehn, Kucher, Kinchen, Kirchen, Kitchen, Kuennen, Kuschel, Koecher

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Where is the Kuechen family from?

You can see how Kuechen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuechen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuechen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kuechen families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kuechen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kuechen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuechen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Kuechen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuechen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kuechen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kuechen. For the veterans among your Kuechen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuechen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Kuechen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kuechen in 1962 was 72, and 94 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuechen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuechen 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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