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Kirchoff Name Meaning

Altered form of German Kirchhoff .

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


Similar surnames: Kirchhof, Kirchhoff, Kerkhoff, Kiracofe, Eichorn, Bishoff, Bischoff

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Where is the Kirchoff family from?

You can see how Kirchoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchoff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kirchoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Kirchoff family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirchoff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kirchoff families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kirchoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirchoff. 20% of Kirchoff men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Kirchoff women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirchoff were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    12%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kirchoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchoff 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 Kirchoff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kirchoff. For the veterans among your Kirchoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchoff lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kirchoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kirchoff in 1945 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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