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Kechbaum Family History

Kechbaum Name 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: Krichbaum, Buchsbaum, Ketcham, Kienbaum, Schaum, Wellbaum, Kirschbaum

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Where is the Kechbaum family from?

You can see how Kechbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kechbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kechbaum family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kechbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kechbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kechbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kechbaum ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kechbaum ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Kechbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kechbaum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kechbaum. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kechbaum. For the veterans among your Kechbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kechbaum lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Kechbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kechbaum in 1980 was 70, and 78 in 1996.

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