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Kechler Family History

Kechler 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: Kuchler, Keckler, Bechler, Mechler, Kichler, Hechler, Lechler, Kehler

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Where is the Kechler family from?

You can see how Kechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kechler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kechler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kechler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kechler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kechler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kechler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kechler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Kechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kechler 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kechler. 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 239 military records available for the last name Kechler. For the veterans among your Kechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kechler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kechler in 1967 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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